Hang glider in rapid descent struggles to release parachute

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Retired computer programmer Linwood Lyons has taken to hang gliding in his 70s. He regularly goes out training around California and records his experiences for his online followers. One of his recent videos shows the terrifying moment he found himself plunging to the ground and his frantic attempts to release his parachute. Thankfully, he managed to escape unharmed. Credit: YouTube/Lin Lyons.