A man is recovering following a hard landing while paragliding at Mussel Rock Park in Daly City. He was attempting a glide from 350 feet when he lost control and crashed. His friends contacted emergency services, but weather conditions prevented a helicopter rescue, resulting in the use of ropes for extraction. Ryan Frederick from the North County Fire Authority noted the effective communication between the man and his friends via cell phone, which helped rescuers locate him. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, but the severity of his injuries remains unknown.
The paraglider was attempting a glide from approximately 350 feet above Mussel Rock Park in Daly City when he lost control and crashed.
Firefighters reported that weather conditions were too cloudy for a helicopter rescue, leading to the use of ropes to pull the man to safety.
Ryan Frederick, Battalion Chief with the North County Fire Authority, noted that the friends of the paraglider were able to contact him via cell phone, assisting in determining his location.
The man was ultimately taken to a hospital for treatment, but officials were unable to ascertain the severity of his injuries.
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