Last Updated: March 07, 2023, 18:32 IST
A video of the incident has gone viral where the Coimbatore-based tourist and his instructor can be seen holding the pole tightly and waiting for the rescue team to reach. (Image: screengrab from viral video)
As per local media reports, the incident took place due to a sudden change in wind speed
Two men on Tuesday hit a high mast light pole and got stuck on it while paragliding at Papanasam beach in Kerala’s Varkala on Tuesday afternoon. A video of the incident has gone viral where the Coimbatore-based tourist and his instructor can be seen holding the pole tightly and waiting for the rescue team to reach.
With the help of the fire force and local police, they were brought down from the pole at around 5.30 pm. They were immediately taken to a nearby hospital to provide first aid.
To rescue them safely, a net was spread at the bottom of the pole.
As per local media reports, the incident took place due to a sudden change in wind speed.
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