Russian paraglider rescued after getting caught in power lines in Himachal's Mandi district
What happened
According to Hindi news reports, a Russian paraglider pilot became tangled in high-tension power lines during a flight in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Reports say he was about 200 feet above ground.
When it started
Reports from AajTak, Dainik Bhaskar and India TV Hindi appear to date from 10 November 2026, based on their web addresses. The exact time of the incident is not given in the sources.
How it spread
According to Dainik Bhaskar, the pilot was rescued after about three hours. AajTak describes the rescue as taking place while he hung in the air, and the sources give no further operational detail.
Why it matters
The story drew wide attention because the pilot was stuck above live power lines for hours. The sources do not say whether anyone was injured or what caused the paraglider to get tangled.
Sources
- AajTak: हवा में तीन घंटे तक लटकी रही सांसें: हिमाचल में हाईटेंशन बिजली के तारों में उलझा रूसी पैराग्लाइडर, ऐसे बची जान
- Dainik Bhaskar: हिमाचल में 3 घंटे बाद रूसी पैराग्लाइडर पायलट को बचाया: मंडी में 200 फुट की ऊंचाई पर जिंदगी की जंग; सुंदरनगर...
- India TV Hindi: ये तो आसमान से गिरे खजूर पर अटके वाली बात हो गई! पैराग्लाइडिंग के दौरान तारों के बीच फंसा रूस का शख्स, रेस्