Tree-Landing Rescue: Skydivers Touch Down in Arbor after Freefalling at 7 Meters
Fire Department Conducts Successful Rescue of Paraglider Stuck in Tree
In an unexpected incident on Friday morning, the Neukirchen fire station was called to Gartenstraße at 9:40 AM with the call sign "Person in Distress". A paraglider had become entangled in a tree during landing, leaving the person stuck at a height of approximately seven meters.
Upon arrival, the fire department quickly assessed the scene and the paraglider's condition. The Vluyn fire station's turntable ladder was also dispatched to the scene to provide additional support.
The rescue operation followed standard procedures for such incidents. Firefighters employed rope rescue methods, utilising harnesses, pulleys, and climbing gear to reach the paraglider safely in the tree. They ascended the tree or used the aerial ladder if accessible.
The paraglider was stabilised to prevent swinging or falling during the rescue, often by securing the lines and harness to the tree or rescue rigging. Paramedics accompanied the rescue team to provide on-site medical assessment and intervention if needed once the paraglider was secured or lowered.
After securing the victim, rescuers carefully lowered them to the ground using rope rigging systems or assisted the paraglider to descend if they could move safely. Subsequently, the emergency services retrieved the paraglider from the branches.
The operation for the fire department ended at 10:36 AM, marking the successful rescue of the person in the paraglider. The individual was then taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
While specific details of rescues vary by location and circumstances, this general approach ensures the safety of both the victim and rescuers. Skilled teams have documented thrilling recoveries even in extreme conditions[2][3][4]. No detailed procedural manual was found in the search results, but these are standard rescue strategies used worldwide for tree rescues in paragliding incidents.
General news reported about a sports-related accident today. A paraglider experienced an unforeseen mishap, becoming entangled in a tree during landing. The fire department, having received a distress call, successfully implemented rescue strategies, aiding the sports enthusiast in a tree rescue operation.
