Paraglider injured in crash on Gibraltar Road
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - A paraglider was injured in a crash on Gibraltar Road Friday afternoon.
Santa Barbara County Fire Department received the call of the paraglider down around 1:20 p.m.
The male paraglider called for help after crashing and injuring his back.
Santa Barbara County Fire Captain Daniel Bertucelli said the paraglider suffered moderate injuries and required a hoist rescue.
Photo of hoist rescue on Gibraltar Rd pic.twitter.com/ASUxSx9nb1
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) September 18, 2020
Paramedics, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue crews all responded to the incident.