Britain's Top Woman Paraglider Attacked by Eagles Mid-Flight

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	Britain's Top Woman Paraglider Attacked by Eagles Mid-Flight

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3-11-2007 8:31 AM

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3-11-2007 10:54 AM

gingembre

What a thrilling experience for her and the entangled eagle!

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