Mayor’s Family Hit by Tragic Paragliding Crash | Pierre News

Aberdeen mayor Travis Schaunaman and his two children were caught in a devastating paragliding accident northeast of town on August 19th — his eight-year-old tragically died, while he and his ten-year-old are hospitalized with serious injuries but expected to recover. Emergency crews responded swiftly after witnesses called 911. Authorities, including the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, are requesting privacy as the family grieves, while the FAA and NTSB launch an investigation into the cause. In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, the community is rallying to support the Schaunaman family as they navigate grief and healing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c99506c4c52e3a1c