A man and a woman have died after crashing into a mountainside while paragliding.
Jhon Jaider Zúñiga, 27, and Marines Ussa Sarria, 31, reportedly lost control of the wing during a manoeuvre high in the air.
Witnesses said they appeared to suddenly lose stability before plunging to the ground far below.
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Local people rushed to the scene after spotting them crash on the steep terrain.
Rescuers carried the victims to waiting vehicles and raced them to hospital.
The tragedy struck in the Farallones area of rural municipality of Piendamó in Cauca Department, Colombia, on Wednesday morning (29 Jul).
Jhon arrived at the medical centre with no vital signs.
Marines, who came from Piendamó, reached hospital at about 11.20am in a critical state.
She suffered multiple traumas, severe head injuries and several fractures.
Doctors fought to stabilise her but she died minutes later.
The authorities launched a full technical inspection and gathered evidence.
Possible causes under review include mechanical failure of the equipment, pilot error, or sudden strong winds.
It remains unclear whether the pair was on a recreational flight or whether one was instructing the other.
The Farallones hillside is a popular spot for paragliding because of its favourable air currents and mountain landscape, as reported by Need To Know.
Experts stress the sport remains safe only with certified gear, strict protocols and constant checks on weather conditions.
Further updates are expected once the forensic work and site analysis are complete.
Officials continue to investigate what caused the fatal plunge.
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