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Paraglider Rescued From 500-Foot Cliff After Crash
21 Aug
Summary
- A paraglider crashed and was trapped 500 feet down a cliff.
- Multiple agencies collaborated in the complex aerial rescue.
- The injured paraglider sustained moderate injuries and was hospitalized.
A paraglider experienced a solo crash just north of Mussel Rock in Daly City on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in them becoming trapped on a cliff face approximately 500 feet below the top. The call for assistance came in around 4 p.m., prompting a swift response from multiple emergency services.
Agencies including the CHP Golden Gate Division's air operations, the Daly City Fire Department, and American Medical Response collaborated on the rescue. A CHP helicopter was dispatched, and a Daly City Fire Department rescue technician was lowered to the precarious location.
Footage from the scene depicted the rescuer reaching the stranded paraglider before both individuals were hoisted hundreds of feet to the helicopter. The injured paraglider was subsequently taken by ambulance to a local trauma center. While reported to have moderate injuries, their current condition remains unknown.
The rescue operation, from the initial report to the scene being cleared, concluded about 90 minutes later. This incident highlights the regular challenges Bay Area fire departments face in rescuing individuals from steep coastal cliffs.
