Paraglider Survives 8,598-Meter Plunge After Cloud Vortex Incident
TL;DR
A paraglider in China's Qilian Mountains was sucked into a cloud and ascended to 8,598 meters, suffering frostbite but surviving, prompting an investigation into regulatory violations as he lacked proper flight clearance.
- Authorities investigate paraglider’s miraculous survival after cloud suction to 8,598 meters Global Times
- Paraglider survives after plunging 8,598 meters during flight over Qilian Mountains SHINE - BEYOND A SINGLE STORY
- Shock vid shows half-frozen paraglider who was sucked 5 MILES into sky by vortex & left shivering in -40C conditions The US Sun
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