Russian Paraglider Rescued Safely After Getting Trapped in High-Tension Power Line Near Tandu in Mandi.
Shimla:
A 48-year-old Russian national was rescued safely on Tuesday after his paraglider became entangled in a high-tension electricity transmission line near Tandu, approximately 11 kilometres from the Battalion Headquarters in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. A multi-agency rescue operation involving the Home Guards, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire Services teams was successfully completed without any major injuries.
The emergency call was received at 2:46 pm, following which a team of seven Home Guards personnel from the Battalion Headquarters and 6/1 Company was immediately mobilised. The personnel rushed to the spot with the necessary rescue equipment and initiated coordinated efforts to bring the trapped paraglider to safety.
The rescue operation was conducted jointly by the Home Guards, NDRF, SDRF and Fire Services teams from Mandi and Padhar. The Fire Services contingent included nine personnel from Fire Station Mandi and Fire Post Padhar, who actively participated in the challenging operation.
Considering the potential risks involved, particularly the possibility of the paraglider falling from a considerable height, rescue teams made special precautionary arrangements at the site. Mattresses and canvas covers were placed beneath the location to minimise the impact and reduce the risk of injuries in case of an accidental fall.
After sustained and coordinated efforts, the trapped Russian national, identified as Aleksei Ivakhin, aged 48, was safely brought down with the assistance of a specialised bucket crane. The equipment enabled the rescue personnel to reach the stranded paraglider and execute the operation with the necessary safety measures.
The rescue operation concluded successfully at 4:45 pm, bringing an end to a potentially life-threatening situation.
The timely response, effective coordination and professional efforts of all participating agencies played a crucial role in ensuring the safe rescue of the foreign national. The successful operation highlighted the importance of inter-agency coordination and preparedness in handling challenging emergency situations.
