A Russian paraglider hung on high voltage wires in India for two and a half hours.
Alexey took off from Bir Billing in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, India's most popular hang gliding destination, and got stuck on high voltage power lines. The extreme athlete was suspended about 45 meters above the ground.
After the incident, the power supply to the lines was cut off and the rescue forces began to prepare for evacuation. A protective canopy also stretched down in case the pilot fell. The tourist spent about two and a half hours on wires, after which they finally managed to remove him. Details about his condition have not yet been released.
In 2016 and 2017, two Russian paragliders crashed in the same area.