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Shef

Since 22 Oct 2014
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PostThu Feb 18, 16 5:19 pm    Winter Reading Reply with quote

Carried 300 meters inland and over a 5 story building when a gust hit.

http://www.lasprovincias.es/sucesos/201602/15/viento-arrastra-metros-kitesurfista-20160214235143-v.html

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kassak

Since 18 May 2010
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PostFri Feb 19, 16 9:48 am     Reply with quote

Sounds like a weather band passed and there were multiple wind gust recordings of > 100km/h though in the area

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Anthony

Since 07 Oct 2008
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Salem
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PostFri Feb 19, 16 9:47 pm     Reply with quote

The english version of the accident! http://www.sessionsports.com/#!Kitesurfer-flies-over-a-5-story-building-inland-300-yards-and-lands-on-a-roof/dpx0n/56c638400cf2d76542b2f650

You will need to copy the whole link in to browser. One very lucky man!!

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