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Rescue helicopter scrambled in Sidmouth paragliding drama

Published: 11:53 AM November 2, 2009    Updated: 6:33 PM November 7, 2020

COASTGUARD helicopter Rescue 106 was scrambled to Sidmouth on Sunday morning to help search for a paraglider reported as being swept out to sea.

COASTGUARD helicopter Rescue 106 was scrambled to Sidmouth on Sunday morning to help search for a paraglider reported as being swept out to sea.

The helicopter was stood down shortly after take-off at 10.20am, after the paraglider was safely recovered to the shore.

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