Bits and BobsThe victim was caught in strong winds on the Surf Coast in Australia.

Paraglider dies after being blown into cliff at Victoria

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Paraglider dies after being blown into cliff at Victoria
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A paraglider died after being blown into a cliff at Fairhaven, Victoria in Australia on Sunday at 2.20pm.

The 50-year-old Melbourne man had been paragliding when he became caught in strong winds before plunging more than 15m to the road near the Surf Life Saving Club, reported Herald Sun. 

Paramedics treated him before the air ambulance arrived but could not save him.

According to Acting Senior Sergeant Michael Keddie the man died about two hours after the fall. 

Family, who were staying nearby, had been notified.

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