Man injured in Ranau paragliding incident

21 Jul 2025 • 3:35 PM MYT
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By: Clarence Dol

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.

He managed to exit the site unaided before the arrival of firefighters from the Ranau Fire and Rescue Station.

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The operation, involving seven fire personnel and medical officers, concluded at 1.31pm.