In Ebenau

Paraglider pilot injured in emergency landing

A German paraglider pilot (21) wanted to make an unplanned landing in Ebenau on Saturday afternoon due to a lack of thermals. However, the maneuver failed and the woman narrowly escaped a catastrophe.

The German had taken off as part of a flying event on the Gaisberg, but had to end her flight earlier than expected as there were no thermals.

During the extraordinary landing maneuver, the woman only just managed to avoid a power line.

During the subsequent emergency landing on a rocky embankment, she injured her knee. However, she was able to start the rescue chain herself.

The victim was taken to the accident hospital in Salzburg.