Malcesine, paragliding accident: effective intervention by firefighters

A paraglider experienced moments of anxiety today, Thursday the 25th, in Malcesine, when he landed on a cypress tree along the SS 249. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM, when the paraglider’s canopy became entangled in the branches of the tree, leaving the pilot in a precarious and dangling position. The firefighters responded immediately, using an aerial platform to rescue the athlete, who was unharmed. Local police officers from Malcesine were also on-site, ready to ensure the safety of the area during the rescue operations. Italian Version