Paraglider injured in Ronda

A 34-year-old paraglider was injured after crashing in the Huerta Lagarín area just outside El Gastor, Ronda.

Paraglider rescued in Granada

A paraglider who managed to get tangled in power lines 80 metres above ground in Cenes de la Vega, Granada, has been rescued and is in good health despite his ordeal. Several people alerted the authorities to the plight of the pàraglider who had suffered several shocks. A crane was used in the rescue.

Man with fan…

There was a paraglider making his way slowly along the coastline, looked to be having great fun. Never tried it myself. here he is making his way past the Balcon de Europa and Calahonda beach.

Man dies in paragliding accident

A 74 year old man died on Wednesday evening after suffering a paragliding accident while flying over the Torrecillas de Vega park near Valle de Abdalajís, Málaga province. The man suffered severe head injuries following a strong impact and died a short while later.

Paraglider rescued in Almuñécar

Guardia Civil officers from the Maritime Service yesterday rescued a 55 year old German woman paraglider after she crashed into the sea about 600 metres from Cabria beach in Almuñécar. The woman was semi-conscious and had been caught up in the ropes of the paraglider.

Paraglider makes forced landing on roof

A 20 year old youth was rescued yesterday afternoon after losing control of his paraglider and crash landing on the fourth floor roof of a building in avenida de Málaga in Ronda. The youth suffered a few cuts and bruises but didn’t need hospital treatment.

Paraglider injured

It’s obviously quite a dangerous sport as another paraglider has been injured, this time in Jaén province.