Published 3 years ago

Climate campaigner seriously injured and support staff member killed in paramotor accident

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A climate campaigner who was attempting a world-first circumnavigation of mainland Britain to raise awareness about global warming has been seriously injured and a member of her support staff has been killed after a paramotor accident in the western Highlands of Scotland.

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The Guardian

Climate activist injured and colleague killed in Highlands paramotor accident

Man supporting Sacha Dench’s bid to circumnavigate mainland Britain before Cop26 killed in incident on SaturdaySacha Dench, who was attempting a world-first circumnavigation of mainland Britain in a paraglider to raise awareness about the climate crisis, has been seriously injured in a paramotor accident in the western Highlands of Scotland.Dan Burton, a member of her support staff, was killed during the incident, which happened late on Saturday…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

‘Human swan’ climate activist seriously hurt and assistant killed in paramotor crash

She was flying anticlockwise around mainland Britain

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

‘Human swan’ climate campaigner seriously injured in paramotor crash

Sacha Dench had been attempting a 3,000-mile Round Britain Climate Challenge ahead of the Cop26 conference due to start on October 31.

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

'Human swan' paramotorist seriously injured and support staff member killed in accident

Climate change challenge on hold after incident near Loch Na Gainmhich in the far north of Scotland

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

‘Human swan’ injured and team member killed in paramotor accident

The accident happened near Loch Na Gainmhich in the far north of Scotland

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

‘Human swan’ injured and staff member killed in accident

Climate activist Sacha Dench's injuries are not life-threatening but medics were unable to save Dan Burton, a cameraman and member of her support crew, after horror mid-air collision

3 years ago

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