Paraglider Rescued From Tree by Italian Firefighters
A paraglider who crashed into a tall tree in northern Italy got an unexpected audience during his rescue. As firefighters climbed to free him, a herd of cows watched the whole operation unfold.
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A paraglider who crashed into a tall tree in northern Italy got an unexpected audience during his rescue. As firefighters climbed to free him, a herd of cows watched the whole operation unfold.

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After a nine-year Las Vegas residency, Bruno Mars is back on the road with an electrifying stadium show that proves he's hitting a new creative peak at 40. The Romantic Tour opener delivered two hours of pure joy to sold-out crowds.

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