UK man, 55, killed in paragliding accident in South Africa

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The mother of a UK paraglider who died in a devastating accident in South Africa has paid tribute to her much-loved son and said the thought of him flying free brings his family comfort. Laurence Higham, 55, crashed in the mountains near Porterville in the Western Cape on the last day of an advanced paragliding event. A fellow paraglider scaled a high mountain ridge, clambering through rocks, thorns and thickets to find him. A rescue helicopter also arrived but it was too late. Laurence’s

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UK man, 55, killed in paragliding accident in South Africa http://www.mirror.co.uk - 04.03.2026 14:05

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UK man, 55, killed in paragliding accident in South Africa http://www.mirror.co.uk - 04.03.2026 14:05