A video has been circulating online showing a paraglider stranded on a 60-meter tower crane in China’s Sichuan province after reportedly losing control in strong winds.
According to Xinhua reported, the paraglider was descending toward Nanchong when the glider’s lines became entangled in the jib of the crane. The alarming incident was captured on camera and quickly spread across Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo, as well as on X, underscoring how rapidly an adventure flight can turn hazardous.
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🇨🇳 🚨 INCIDENT: In Nanchong, China, a paraglider reportedly became entangled in a tower crane on June 19.
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According to local reports, the individual was left hanging for approximately four hours before rescue operations could be completed.
Authorities are said to have responded… pic.twitter.com/azXtI5orkm
Shortly after the incident, firefighters carried out a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation and successfully brought the paraglider to safety. While one witness told the Beijing News that the pilot remained stranded for about an hour, some local media outlets reported that the rescue effort lasted several hours.
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Meanwhile, authorities have not yet issued any official statement regarding the incident.
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The episode has once again drawn attention to safety concerns surrounding adventure sports. Paragliding typically requires prior approval along with strict compliance with weather conditions and airspace regulations.