Crime & Safety

Parasailer Injured at Black's Beach

He was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital on a helicopter.

A parasailer who crashed into a cliff at Black’s Beach in La Jolla on Friday was still hospitalized Saturday, but his condition was not released.

The man took off from the about 2 p.m. Friday, and lifeguards saw him crash into the cliff.

“They were immediately aware that this was a serious issue,” lifeguard Lt. John Everhart told The San Diego Union-Tribune. “When people witness someone fall out of the sky, it’s pretty obvious they’re going to need medical attention.”

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The man was conscious en route to a on a helicopter, authorities said.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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