LA VERKIN, Utah — A paraglider died after getting caught in power lines in La Verkin Thursday evening.
At 5:45 p.m., officers responded to Confluence Park after receiving reports of a glider caught in power lines. Upon arrival, the injured party was found and life-saving measures were attempted. The paraglider was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as Miles Mitchell.
The cause of the crash is not known at this time. Washington County Sheriff's Office, La Verkin Police Department, Huricane Fire and Rescue and Life Flight all responded.
