A Russian paraglider becomes trapped in high-voltage power lines while flying in Himachal Pradesh and is rescued without injury after a lengthy operation. Multiple outlets say he was suspended high above the ground for hours before rescuers managed to free him.
The incident is described as occurring near Tandu village in the Mandi district, with most reporting that the pilot—named as Alexey/Alexei/Evakin Alexei by different outlets—took off from Bir Billing, a well-known paragliding site in Kangra district. Reports add that residents and other paragliders spot the man and alert authorities.
While all accounts agree on the basic facts of the rescue and that the paraglider escapes safely, they vary on operational details and timing. Several outlets highlight the use of a crane after cutting power, but differ on the precise duration (about two hours, nearly 2.5 hours, or roughly three hours) and include different specifics about where safety measures and road closures are applied.
