Rescue helicopter called after paraglider is stranded on California mountainside at 1,000 foot level

In a challenging and intricate operation, firefighters and law enforcement personnel in Riverside County responded to an inaccessible rescue situation, attempting to assist a paraglider in distress near the 200 block of Soboba Road in unincorporated San Jacinto.

The incident was reported at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, prompting an immediate and coordinated response to reach the stranded individual down near the 1,000 ft. level on the mountainside.

The paraglider, facing difficulties on the mountainside, required urgent assistance, necessitating the deployment of a hoist rescue helicopter to the incident site.

Cal Fire and law enforcement agencies collaborated to overcome the challenges posed by the inaccessible location, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to public safety.

Accessing the paraglider down near the 1,000 ft. level on the mountainside presented a complex set of circumstances, requiring specialized rescue efforts. Firefighters and law enforcement personnel worked together to establish a plan, ensuring the safety of both the rescuers and the individual in distress.

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