A rescue crew witnessed the paraglider crash into a tree. Photo: FileIt was a case of being in the right place at the right time for a rescue crew who witnessed a paraglider crash into a tree on Banks Peninsula. Garden City Helicopters, which operates the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, was sent to Le Bons Bay about 1.10pm on Saturday. Spokesman Simon Duncan said the helicopter was sent because of an accidental beacon activation by another paraglider. The crew arrived to find no one was in danger, but then watched as another paraglider crashed into a tree.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2021 22:30 UTC