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Terrifying moment massive dust devil erupts next to paragliders in California
HealthDust devil eruption near paragliders
A paragliding instructor in Southern California had a close call with a massive dust devil that erupted near her landing site.
The incident was captured on footage by Jessica Laird on September 4, showing the dust devil violently whipping up sand and debris near Perris.
- A roaring dust devil gave a SoCal paragliding instructor the scare of a lifetime after the swirling vortex tore through a desert drop zone just moments after she touched down.
- Terrifying footage captured by Jessica Laird on Sept.
- 4 shows the funnel violently whipping up sand and debris near Perris, close to a grassy landing area used for training jumps.
Key Takeaways
- Dust devils can cause parachute collapse
- Paragliders noticed turbulent air during their final descent
- The instructor described the experience as terrifying
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential increased caution for paragliders in areas prone to dust devils
Why It Matters
Dust devils can pose a significant risk to paragliders, highlighting the importance of awareness and safety precautions
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Timeline of this story
- 52m agoPost (ZM): For years, doctors brushed off Rylie Shaw’s constant fatigue as typical teenage laziness or depression.
- 38m agoPost (ZM): “I’ve had friends who have been injured or even died from their parachute collapsing in a dust devil,” the instructor said.
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