A 31-year-old man died on Thursday after losing control of his paramotor glider over Kiti, Larnaca. The individual has been identified as Antonis Kourras from the village of Anayia in Nicosia.
- A 31-year-old man died on Thursday after losing control of his paramotor glider over Kiti, Larnaca. The individual has been identified as Antonis Kourras from the village of Anayia in Nicosia.
- Authorities are continuing their inquiries to determine the factors that led to this tragic accident, which has left the local community in shock.
At approximately 8.30am, Kourras was paragliding with a companion in the Parasolia area of Kiti when he encountered difficulties while flying at a low altitude. Witnesses reported that the glider suddenly lost control and plummeted towards the sea, crashing into rocks near the beach.
Emergency services were alerted immediately. An ambulance arrived on the scene, and Kourras was transported to Larnaca General Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Members of the air accident investigation committee were also dispatched to ascertain the cause of the fall.
In a coordinated response, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) activated the ‘Nearchos’ search and rescue national plan shortly after receiving reports of an individual in danger at 9.05am. Search and rescue operations were conducted along the Mazotos coast.
Authorities are continuing their inquiries to determine the factors that led to this tragic accident, which has left the local community in shock.
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