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Paraglider rescued from high‑tension wires in Himachal using 146‑metre crane
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🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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A paraglider who became entangled on high‑tension power lines in Himachal Pradesh was freed after a 146‑metre crane was deployed for the rescue.
A recreational paraglider got stuck on high‑tension power lines in a remote area of Himachal Pradesh, prompting an urgent rescue operation. Local authorities cordoned off the site and called in a 146‑metre mobile crane, the tallest equipment available in the region, to reach the stranded pilot.
The crane was positioned carefully to avoid contact with the live wires, and rescue teams used harnesses and ropes to secure the paraglider before lifting him to safety.
The operation, which lasted several hours, concluded without injuries, and the pilot was handed over to medical staff for a routine check.
Officials praised the coordinated effort of the electricity department, the state disaster management team, and the crane operators for executing a technically challenging rescue without disrupting power supply.
The crane was positioned carefully to avoid contact with the live wires, and rescue teams used harnesses and ropes to secure the paraglider before lifting him to safety.
The operation, which lasted several hours, concluded without injuries, and the pilot was handed over to medical staff for a routine check.
Officials praised the coordinated effort of the electricity department, the state disaster management team, and the crane operators for executing a technically challenging rescue without disrupting power supply.