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Crews Work Overnight To Rescue Paraglider Who Crashed

WHITEWATER, Colo. (CBS4) - A paraglider is recovering in the hospital after a crash in Mesa County.

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A technical rescue team worked overnight in the Reeder Mesa area near Whitewater. They were able to reach the 55-year-old man who was injured but conscious.

It's not clear how badly he's hurt or what led to the crash.

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