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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Lucky escape for 91-year-old paraglider

Photos: Nine News.

A 91-year-old man has escaped with just cuts and an injured wrist after his paraglider crashed into the ocean near Warriewood this evening.

Emergency services were called to a cliff face near Warriewood Surf Club after the aircraft crashed shortly before 6pm.

The man has been checked at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and appears to only have cuts and bruises.

An operation is currently underway to retrieve the man from the scene.

The chute and engine have been retrieved from the water.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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