‘Absolute miracle,’ Rescue referred to as off after two paragliders crash into San Diego cliff

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A rescue was referred to as off after two individuals paragliding crashed right into a San Diego cliff Friday afternoon. First responders referred to as it an “absolute miracle” that the paragliders weren’t injured.

What began as a tandem paragliding flight Friday night turned scary when the pilots crashed into the aspect of a cliff close to Black’s Seashore in La Jolla.

First responders with the San Diego Fireplace-Rescue Division responded to the 9600 block of La Jolla Farms Street round 5:15 p.m. Friday close to Black’s Seashore Path and referred to as a rescue helicopter to the scene to help with the cliff rescue.

Nevertheless, as soon as first responders arrived they discovered the tandem paragliders weren’t injured and had been capable of information them down the aspect of the cliff.

Authorities referred to as it an “absolute miracle” nobody was injured as most of these incidents have the potential of ending with severe accidents.

The fireplace-rescue division referred to as off the rescue chopper and cleared the scene after everybody concerned was discovered protected.

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