Paraglider survives 40ft fall after wing collapse over Bowland Fells
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The remote location and hazardous terrain meant the man had to be winched on board a helicopter
A paraglider has survived after falling from the sky after the wing of his craft collapsed.
Mountain Rescue teams went to the 65-year-old's aid in the Bowland Fells in Lancashire after he fell 40ft (12m) from the aircraft.
A passing doctor had given him first aid before an air ambulance arrived.
However, due to the hazardous terrain, the ambulance could not land and instead, he had to be winched on to a Coastguard helicopter.
The man was given first aid by a passing doctor before the air ambulance arrived
The remote location meant flares had to be used to guide the helicopter to the rescue team
He was then flown to nearby Fulwood Barracks before being taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital.
The extent of his injuries has not been revealed.
Julian Earnshaw, deputy team leader at Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue, said he hoped the paraglider would have "a speedy recovery".
He added that the Easter period had been "fairly quiet for the rescue team", but where the man fell was "one of the most popular locations in the country for paragliding, so it can be quite a hotspot".
Mr Earnshaw said the Easter period had been "fairly quiet for the rescue team"
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