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Two foreign paragliders die in Kerio escarpment

The sport that is gaining popularity among the locals. [PHOTO BY MICHAEL OLLINGA]

A paragliding expedition on Tuesday ended tragically after two 'pilots' died after falling down the rocky Elgeyo escarpment in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Two foreigners identified as Thomas Lednik, 46, from Czech Republic and his trainee Kimberly Ann Pace from the US died after their glider-parachute collapsed and fell near Kipka village in Keiyo North sub-county.

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