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Canadian Paraglider Located in Dhauladhar as Foot Team Begins Descent for Airlift

Cloud cover has grounded the chopper, prompting a GPS-guided ground extraction.

Overview

  • Megan Elizabeth Roberts, 27, was located after crash-landing during a solo flight launched Saturday from Bir-Billing in Kangra district.
  • A team on foot has reached the site at roughly 13,000 feet and is bringing her down to about 10,000 feet for an airlift, the Baijnath SDM said.
  • Her exact condition remains unconfirmed, and officials say the rescue operation is still in progress.
  • Rescuers relied on GPS coordinates sent via satellite phone, and an initial responder was airdropped near the location on Sunday.
  • A private helicopter flew four sorties on Sunday, but clouds prevented reaching or landing at the precise site, according to the Billing Paragliding Association.