NORTH CASCADES, Wash. – A paragliding accident claimed the life of a British Columbia man near Mount Baker over the weekend.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Church Mountain area on Sunday afternoon, October 16th, following the accident.
A U.S. Border Patrol helicopter recovered the body of 56-year-old Mathais Jakob of Vancouver from a high point on the mountain.
The Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council were also on hand to help with the search.