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India.com
3 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
Chinese Paragliders Terrifying Ordeal: Sucked 5 Miles Into Sky By Vortex, Stranded In -40°C Freeze...
A Chinese paraglider narrowly escaped death after being sucked nearly five miles into the sky by a powerful cloud vortex while flying above the Qilian Shan mountains in northern China. The dramatic incident, which occurred on Saturday, has prompted an official investigation. Liu Ge, the paraglider involved, recounted being abruptly lifted into the atmosphere to an altitude of approximately 26,400 feet — nearly double the height legally permitted under Chinese aviation regulations. The incident, known as "cloud suction," occurred shortly after he launched from a mountain 9,850 feet above sea level. Trapped in extreme conditions, Liu said he was exposed to temperatures as low as -40°F and experienced severe oxygen deprivation. "I had trouble breathing, my hands were freezing, and I just kept communicating over the radio the entire time," he told local media. Without an oxygen mask, Liu said he clung to his harness, enduring intense frostbite until he managed a safe landing. On May 24th, Chinese paragliding enthusiast Peng Yujiang took off from a launch point at approximately 3,000 meters in the Qilian Mountains of Gansu Province. He was then sucked into a cumulonimbus cloud, which carried him to an altitude of 8,589 meters. At this height, the… — China in Pictures (@tongbingxue) May 27, 2025 Footage of the incident, now circulating widely on social media, shows Liu's face and clothing coated in ice. Experts said survival at such altitudes is rare. "Even at 6,500 feet, cold-weather gear is essential. At over 26,000 feet, it's life-threatening," said Ou, an experienced paraglider, speaking to the Global Times. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident, noting that Liu did not have air traffic control clearance for his flight — a violation of China's national aviation sports regulations. Under current rules, paragliding is prohibited above 16,405 feet, even with a valid license. Officials are now reviewing whether Liu's unsanctioned flight breached safety protocols and endangered restricted airspace.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Chinese Paraglider's Narrow Escape From Cloud Vortex At 26,400 Feet
New Delhi: A Chinese paraglider narrowly escaped death after being sucked into a cloud vortex. He was pulled high into the sky and ended up stuck about 26,400 ft above the ground. Describing the incident, Liu Ge said he was trapped in freezing temperatures of around -40 degrees Fahrenheit when he was flying above the Qilian Shan mountains in northern China on Saturday. He claimed he was pulled upward into the sky, known as cloud suction, shortly after he jumped off a mountain, which was about 9,850 ft above sea level, The NY Post reported. NEW: Chinese paraglider nearly froze to de*th after being pulled 5 miles up into an icy cloud vortex Liu Ge was paragliding over the Qilian Mountains in northern China when he lost control "I felt oxygen deficiency and my hands were freezing... But I kept communicating via the… — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) May 27, 2025 Due to oxygen deficiency, Liu said he had trouble breathing and his hands were freezing cold. "I just kept communicating over the radio the entire time," he added. Liu told that he didn't have an oxygen mask and his face and clothes were covered in ice. Reports said he was sucked to high altitudes and hung on tightly to his harness. He also claimed that due to the freezing temperatures, he got severe frostbite. Liu further said he stayed conscious all the time and managed to land safely. An experienced paraglider, surnamed Ou, told Global Times that not many can survive such high altitude. He said people bring cold-weather gear even when they go paragliding at about 6,500 ft high. So, at 28,000 ft, the temperature gets really cold, which makes it difficult to breathe. According to the news outlet, authorities have launched an investigation because air traffic authorities hadn't approved his flight plan after he failed to file the necessary paperwork. Chinese national aviation sports regulations state that even if a paraglider has a valid license, they are supposed to obtain prior airspace approval from air traffic control. Paragliding flights are banned above 16,405 ft under Chinese regulations.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Paraglider almost freezes to death after being sucked 29,000ft into clouds
Liu Ge is an experienced paraglider but he got into difficulty while flying over the Qilian Mountains in northern China when 'cloud suck' led to him losing control A paraglider was left covered in ice after nearly freezing to death when he was blown nearly 20,000 feet higher into the sky. Liu Ge took off from a mountain spot around 9,850 feet above sea level but he lost control of his glider when it was lifted up and continued to go higher and higher up to 28,210 feet. Cloud suck is a phenomenon where paragliders, hang gliders, and sailplane gliders experience a significant lift caused by the thermals under the base of cumulus clouds. Liu, a seasoned paraglider, found himself being sucked up while flying over the Qilian Mountains in northern China. Regulations in the country restrict flights to below 16,405 feet and 9,850 feet is considered an impressive altitude but he went a lot higher. Footage showed Liu stranded high in the air while covered in ice on Saturday (24 May), as reported by What's The Jam. He didn't have an oxygen mask on and his face was exposed to the freezing cold air. But he managed to remain conscious throughout the chilling experience and eventually regained control of the paraglider. Liu was then able to make a safe landing. He said afterwards: 'I felt oxygen deficiency and my hands were freezing. But I kept communicating via the intercom.' Liu said temperatures can plunge to around -40 degrees Celsius at altitudes of over 28,000 feet. Oxygen levels are also dangerously low. Liu, who holds a paragliding license, is recovering from his ordeal in hospital. He reportedly failed to register his flight on the day in question. As the air traffic authorities did not approve the flight, including the take-off site, a police investigation is now underway. Meanwhile, paraglider Mark Allison earlier this month captured the hilarious moment police nearly spoiled his fun as he soared into the skies to catch a glimpse of the sunset. His TikTok video, which boasts an impressive three million views in three days after he shared it, showed his encounter with the the boys in blue after touching down in a field. "Has someone complained about me?" he queried, as police cars rolled up shortly after his landing. Mark reassured the two police officers who came over: "I've just landed, but I'm going to go up again in a minute and have a look at the sunset - the farmer lets me use it so it's all good." The officers soon appeared impressed, however, and proceeded to learn more about his airborne hobby. One enquired: "How high did you get in that?" to which Mark responded: "I get to 10,000 feet, but you're not supposed to stay there for too long as you get a headache... and it's cold... it's about minus 20C up there."
CNA
4 days ago
- General
- CNA
China authorities investigating paraglider who was sucked into the clouds
Chinese authorities are investigating an incident in which a paraglider was sucked into the clourds and carried more than 8,500m above sea level. He survived the chilling ordeal but authorities are looking into potential regulatory violations, Chinese media outlet Global Times reported on Wednesday (May 28). The man, known as Liu Ge, was paragliding in the Qilian Mountain region of Northwest China's Qinghai and Gansu provinces on Saturday when he was caught in a 'cloud suck' - a phenomenon where paragliders experience a significant lift. The moment was captured on camera, showing his face and clothes covered in frost. He remained conscious throughout the video while controlling the parachute. Liu was not wearing an oxygen mask and was seen to suffer from extensive frostbite. He managed to control the parachute and landed safely in what local media reports are calling a miraculous survival. 'I just kept communicating over the radio the entire time," he told local media. An experienced paraglider surnamed Ou told local media that participants typically prepare cold-weather gear as temperatures at 2,000m are already frigid. At 8,000m, temperatures drop to around -40 degrees Celsius with critically low oxygen levels. While there are global cases of cloud suction incidents reaching 6,000 to 7,000m, few people survive such extreme altitudes, Ou said. 'This is truly miraculous. His mental resilience was extraordinary,' Ou added.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Watch: Paraglider nearly freezes after vortex pulled him up to 28,000ft
A paraglider who nearly froze to death after his parachute pulled him 28,000 feet into the air is being investigated by Chinese police. The man, known locally as Liu Ge, was left suspended in -40F temperatures while flying above the Qilian Shan mountain range in northern China on Saturday. Body camera footage shows the canopy of his parachute being lifted by a current of warm air in an extremely dangerous phenomenon known as 'cloud suck'. The 44-second clip shows Ge without an oxygen mask, his face and clothing encrusted with frost, desperately gripping onto the harness. Despite being at nearly the same altitude as a cruising jumbo jet, Ge managed to retain consciousness and land his parachute safely. 'I felt oxygen deficiency, my hands were freezing outside... and I kept communicating via the intercom,' Ge told local media. Ge had taken off for his flight from an altitude of around 9,800ft, according to local media reports. Although the paraglider held a valid paragliding licence, Ge allegedly failed to file the necessary flight plan including obtaining airspace clearance for the launch site, according to reports. Industry regulations restrict flights to below 16,000 ft with 9,000ft already considered an impressive altitude. Those who breach regulations may be fined and even face criminal charges. Police and aviation authorities in northwestern Gansu Province have launched an investigation into the incident. Ou, a local paragliding enthusiast, said few people can survive such extreme altitudes and described Ge's mental resilience as 'extraordinary.' 'This is truly miraculous,' he said. In 2007, Zhongpin He, a member of the Chinese paragliding team, was killed by a lightning strike after being sucked into a storm along with his partner Ewa Wisnierska in New South Wales, Australia. Wisnierska managed to survive being pulled upwards 32,000ft and being battered by hailstones the size of oranges in temperatures of -40F to -50 ˚C. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
