A long-distance paragliding adventure turned into a race against time as emergency services responded to a distress call from a 49-year-old Austrian paraglider who found himself in a precarious situation on Saturday afternoon, deep in the remote mountains near Genadendal.
Flying high after launching from the Rusty Gate Mountain Retreat, the paraglider had successfully navigated an impressive distance of approximately 153 km in just over two hours, reports Cape town Etc .
However, evolving weather conditions led to an unexpected mid-flight emergency, forcing him to deploy his parachute in a frantic effort to ensure his safety.
