Delhi-based Sumit encountered inclement weather coupled with poor visibility midway and had to make a landing in the mountains
An NRI paraglider faced rough weather while gliding from Bir Billing in Kangra to Manali on Wednesday. Due to inclement weather coupled with poor visibility, he had to make a landing on the Dhauladhar mountains. He immediately informed his friends about his emergency landing, the Times of India reported.
Following the alert, the paraglider, identified as Sumit, was rescued by a helicopter on Thursday.
Delhi-based Sumit encountered inclement weather coupled with poor visibility midway and had to make a landing in the mountains.
“Pilot Debashish, who is a retired Indian Air Force pilot and rescue team in charge Chuni Lal did a fantastic job. It was the weather that got Sumit into trouble. Our team is always ready to carry out air rescue operations in the state.”
According to the TOI report, his friends contacted Air Himalayas helicopter services in Manali for rescue, but the helicopter could not fly due to poor weather conditions. Sumit had to spend the night in the wild amid the extreme cold. On Thursday morning, the search and rescue operation was launched with the help of a helicopter.
“Sumit spread the paraglider to enhance visibility and was eventually airlifted to Manali. He was rushed to a hospital here for a medical check-up but was found healthy. Sumit said he has good experience of paragliding, and he has been flying alone for a long time,” the report said.
Amitabh Sharma, Air Himalayas Director, was quoted as saying, “Pilot Debashish, who is a retired Indian Air Force pilot and rescue team in-charge Chuni Lal did a fantastic job. It was the weather that got Sumit into trouble. Our team is always ready to carry out air rescue operations in the state.”
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