Man injured in Ranau paragliding incident
Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025
By: Clarence Dol Text Size: The victim being carried into the ambulance. RANAU: A 30-year-old man sustained injuries after falling during a paragliding activity at Ranau Paragliding Park on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the take-off area, where the man reportedly veered off course and landed in a bushy area.
Advertisement He managed to exit the site unaided before the arrival of firefighters from the Ranau Fire and Rescue Station. The medical team at the scene provided initial treatment before transferring him by ambulance to the hospital for further care. The operation, involving seven fire personnel and medical officers, concluded at 1.31pm. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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