A Russian paraglider, stuck on an electricity line, was rescued by the teams of NDRF, SDRF, and NHAI with the help of locals near Tandu in Mandi district on Tuesday.
The paraglider identified as Alexei had taken a solo flight from Bir- Billing paragliding site in Kangra district on Tuesday morning but his paraglide was stuck on an electric line near Tandu and he was suspended in the air tied to his paraglide for several hours .
The paraglider, after being trapped, contacted the Bir- Billing Paragliding Association Officials through his cellular phone. The Association immediately contacted the District administration. The locals, after observing the pilot stuck on the wire, also informed the district administration . The electricity supply was also snapped to save the pilot .
Deputy Commissioner Mandi Apoorv Devgan said, “ After getting the information rescue teams were deployed to save the pilot and SDM sadar was rushed to the spot; the District administration had also called for help from the Indian Air Force and a helicopter had also reached for the rescue operation.”
However, the paraglider was rescued after about three hours by the rescue teams with the help of a crane and he was immediately provided medical help . The condition of the paraglider is stated to be stable .
