Two people died Tuesday after a hang-gliding accident shortly after launching off of Lookout Mountain, according to the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association.

Officials said Dade County E911 received a call reporting the crash and dispatched West Brow Fire and Rescue. Upon arrival, crews requested additional assistance from Dade County Mountain Rescue’s high-angle team.

Due to limited manpower, mutual aid was requested from Georgia Task Force 6’s rope team out of Catoosa County. Rescuers rappelled down the mountain while other teams accessed the site from a private roadway.

First responders confirmed both individuals aboard the tandem hang-glider had died from traumatic injuries. The operation then shifted to a recovery mission once the Dade County Coroner’s Office completed its work.

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