Cody Tuttle: Filmmaker Killed in Paragliding Accident.
Cody Tuttle tragically lost his life in a paragliding accident in Owens Valley on Wednesday 14 August 2019. A filmmaker and photographer Cody was a respected and valued contributor to Cross Country magazine. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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On August 14, at approximately 1:20pm, Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received notification of an emergency In-Reach activation north of Striped Mountain near the Sierra Crest, south of Taboose Pass.
Further investigation revealed that the device was registered to Cody Tuttle, a 32-year old man from Swall Meadows above Bishop, CA. Tuttle was reported to be on a paragliding trip to Gabbs Nevada with two fellow paraglider pilots, according to a report by sierrawave.net
We found a gofundme account set to help his family in this difficult time, please verify the gofundme before donating.
Endlessly inspired by your life, Cody Tuttle. You lived more than… https://t.co/5KUWb83Xpv
— Eli (@hawkinshealth) August 15, 2019
Also friends of Cody reacted to his death with tributes on social media.
Endlessly inspired by your life, Cody Tuttle. You lived more than most people do in a lifetime.
Holding your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning such a great loss to this world. 🙏🏻😭
I can’t believe you’re gone, but… https://t.co/il4v0nC0WK
— Eli (@hawkinshealth) August 15, 2019