Paraglider Rescued From Power Lines: Russian pilot saved from 150m-high cables; sparks Himachal safety debate

On November 10, a Russian pilot found himself trapped in high-voltage power lines while paragliding near Tandu village in Mandi district. Suspended about 150 meters up, he was quickly spotted by local residents and fellow paragliders who promptly notified authorities. Executing an intricate rescue operation, they cut the power and deployed a hydraulic crane.