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Paraglider Rescued After Crash in Hong Kong, Second Incident This Month

12/21/2025

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On December 21, 2025, Mr. Chiu was rescued after his paraglider crashed near Pyramid Hill in Hong Kong's New Territories.
Police received the 11:27 AM report, and firefighters launched a mountain rescue; a Government Flying Service helicopter airlifted the man to Ruttonjee Hospital.
This is the second paraglider incident this month, after a December 9, 2025 crash at Shek O Peak that killed a 68-year-old man.

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On December 21, 2025, Mr. Chiu was rescued after his paraglider crashed near Pyramid Hill in Hong Kong's New Territories.
Police received the 11:27 AM report, and firefighters launched a mountain rescue; a Government Flying Service helicopter airlifted the man to Ruttonjee Hospital.
This is the second paraglider incident this month, after a December 9, 2025 crash at Shek O Peak that killed a 68-year-old man.