A paraglider was rescued Friday afternoon (3/29/24) after crashing in Dunlap. According to a post on the Dunlap Fire Department’s Facebook page, the Department was dispatched at 1:36 PM CST to an accident on Lewis Chapel at the hang gliding ramp. The glider crashed into the top of a tree and was stuck in the tree approximately 100 feet high just under the bluff line. The pilot was not injured but was unable to descend to the ground. Dunlap Fire assembled a rescue team and requested mutual aid from Piney Volunteer Fire Department. Rescue crews had to hike an estimated 1/2 mile and descend 400 to 500 feet to reach the base of the tree. Mutual aid was received from Piney VFD, Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Drone team, Hamilton County EMA drone and Sequatchie County Emergency Management. Rescuers were on scene for over 6 hours. There were no injuries to the pilot or rescue crews.
Paraglider Rescued Friday After Crashing in Dunlap
Mar 31, 2024 | 1:08 PM