Paraglider injured in crash on Gibraltar Road

By Travis Schlepp

September 18, 2020 2:40 pm

Published September 18, 2020 2:28 pm

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.

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