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Downed paraglider in Provo Canyon has succumbed to injuries

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An injured paraglider who contacted Utah County dispatch following a crash near Mount Timpanogos has died. The individual had called dispatch on Sunday evening to provide his location from a remote ravine.

Key takeaways

  • A paraglider crashed in a steep, remote area near Mount Timpanogos.
  • The individual called Utah County dispatch at about 6 p.m. Sunday to report his location.
  • The patient reported being in a narrow ravine during the emergency call.
  • The injured paraglider has since succumbed to his injuries.

A paraglider who survived an initial crash in a remote area of Provo Canyon has succumbed to his injuries, according to reports from June 22, 2026.

The individual's craft went down in a steep area near Mount Timpanogos. At approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, the injured person called dispatch to share his approximate location.

During the call to dispatch, the patient stated he was located in a narrow ravine.

While the paraglider was able to alert Utah County dispatch regarding his position, officials later confirmed that he passed away from his injuries.

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