Hang glider dies in Skagit County

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Associated Press

MOUNT VERNON — Authorities say one person has died while hang gliding about 75 miles north of Seattle.

The Skagit Valley Herald reported the incident happened at about 5 p.m. Wednesday near the Samish Overlook on Blanchard Mountain.

Skagit County Fire District 14 Chief David Skrinde confirmed the death and said authorities are investigating.

No further information was immediately available.