Paraglider crashes into power lines, knocks out electricity in St. Pete

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A parachutist was electrocuted when they fell into a group of power lines Tuesday morning, causing a power outage for some area residents. Photo via WTSP.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) A paraglider knocked out electricity in a Florida neighborhood after crashing into power lines.

St. Petersburg firefighters helped untangle the paraglider Tuesday morning after he landed in the lines.

WFLA reports the man was taken to a hospital with leg injuries, but was conscious and talking with firefighters. He apparently was shocked either when he hit the wires or hit the ground.

Power crews were called to remove the paraglider equipment from the lines.

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