Desperate search underway after paraglider goes missing in the Lake District
30 October 2024, 11:19 | Updated: 30 October 2024, 11:40
Police are desperately searching for a paraglider who went missing in the Lake District yesterday.
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Matthew Thornton, 34, from Oxfordshire, has been staying in the Grasmere area and went to go paragliding in the Grasmere Heron Pike / Great Rigg / Fairfield area on October 29.
The last contact with him was at around 12.30pm when he said he was going to attempt to paraglide as far as he could back to Grasmere.
However, it is not known which fell he set off paragliding from.
He was last seen wearing black shorts and a pale blue top.
Police have also shared a picture of his paraglider.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who suspects they may have seen Matthew since 12.30pm or anyone else who may have information which could assist.
The area is popular with keen paragliders due to its sweeping landscapes and panoramic views.
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