A paraglider was winched to safety after becoming stuck in a tree at Corryong earlier this week.
Emergency services were called after reports the paraglider conducted an emergency landing at Mount Mittamatite about 3pm on Monday 3 February.
The woman became stuck in a 10 metre tree and was unable to free herself due to the height and strong wind.
Local police notified the Victoria Police Search and Rescue (SAR) Squad – which specialises in vertical rescues – and members were subsequently flown in from Melbourne by the Air Wing.
Four SAR members were winched to a nearby location and hiked approximately 300 metres in rugged terrain before reaching the site.
A SAR member climbed the tree and set up a roping system before safely lowering the paraglider to the ground.
The woman was winched onboard the helicopter about 8.40pm and did not require any medical treatment.
Quotes attributable to Inspector James Dalton, Water Police and Search and Rescue Squads:
“This rescue was complex – we had a stranded paraglider stuck at height, rugged terrain, and strong winds.
“Thankfully our highly skilled search and rescue police were able to get there quickly with assistance from the Air Wing.
“It’s always a great day at work to rescue someone in need.”
