DADE COUNTY, Ga. - Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon when a hang glider crashed shortly after launching from Lookout Mountain, according to emergency officials.

What we know:

Dade County E911 received a call about the crash around midday. West Brow Fire and Rescue was the first on scene and quickly requested Dade County Mountain Rescue, which specializes in high-angle rescues, to assist.

Responders faced steep terrain and limited manpower, prompting a call for mutual aid from Georgia Task Force 6, a rope team based in Catoosa County. Crews rappelled down the mountain while others hiked in from a private roadway.

First responders confirmed both victims had died from traumatic injuries. The operation then shifted from a rescue to a recovery effort. The Dade County Coroner’s Offi

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