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Catherine Mackinlay & Rob Andrews

Stoke-on-Trent paraglider dies after jumping off 6,300ft mountain and crashing into rocks

A thrill-seeker has died after jumping off a 6,300ft mountain and reportedly crashing into rocks. The 62-year-old was later pronounced dead in hospital after doctors were unable to revive him.

The paragliding tragedy happened on Tuesday, October 4 near the popular resort of Oludeniz where the man, Frank Lally, was on holiday in Turkey. An investigation has been launched into his death with North Staffordshire Coroners' Court is still waiting to be informed following the tragedy, reports StokeonTrentLive.

Frank, from Stoke-on-Trent, was an active member of the Peak Soaring Association (PSA) and The British Hand Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) is currently investigating the tragedy.

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