Paraglider Rescued After Becoming Stranded in Dense Forest

In a recent incident in Ma On Shan, a middle-aged man identified as Mr. Chung found himself in a perilous situation after getting disoriented while paragliding in dense fog at Ngong Ping Plateau. The incident was reported by Mr. Chung himself at 7:10 am this morning, stating that he had been stranded overnight in a forested area. Promptly, authorities initiated a search and rescue operation involving firefighters, paramedics, and the Aviation Services team.

The rescue efforts took place near Wong Chuk Shan New Village, along Wong Kong Ao Road, opposite North Port in Sai Kung. A helicopter from the Aviation Services team was deployed to comb the area and search for any signs of the stranded paraglider. Fortunately, they spotted the parachute in the vicinity of Admiralty, which prompted the rescue team to notify the firefighters and safely bring Mr. Chung down the mountain.

Upon examination, it was determined that Mr. Chung had miraculously escaped major injuries. He left the scene on his own accord after receiving medical clearance. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Chung, a retired English teacher with over a year of paragliding experience, had planned to go paragliding in Ma On Shan with a friend. However, due to the heavy fog, his friend decided to cancel the plan. Undeterred, Mr. Chung proceeded with the flight alone around 3 pm. Unfortunately, he became disoriented and lost his way upon landing in the dense forest.

Despite relying on his mobile phone's GPS system and the "HKSOS" application, both failed to accurately pinpoint his location. As a result, he had no choice but to spend the night in the unfamiliar surroundings, searching for a way out at daybreak. Eventually, he managed to catch a faint signal on his phone, allowing him to report the incident and seek assistance.

Reflecting on the incident, Mr. Chung candidly admitted that the weather conditions were not suitable for flying. He acknowledged that he should have heeded the advice of his friend and fellow paragliders. Mr. Chung described his struggle with impaired visibility caused by the thick fog, which made it impossible for him to retrace his flight path. Ultimately, he made an emergency landing in a grassy area halfway up the mountain but found himself trapped with no immediate help in sight. Despite the challenging circumstances, he maintained composure, sought shelter near a large tree, and prayed for divine protection throughout the night.

The successful rescue operation serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to safety guidelines and exercising caution when engaging in adventurous activities. Authorities and rescue teams play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of individuals involved in such incidents.

滑翔傘飛行事故後，男子成功獲救

最近在馬鞍山發生了一起事件，一名中年男子鍾先生在輕云坪密集的霧中滑翔傘飛行時迷失方向，陷入危險境地。今早7時10分，鍾先生親自報告了這一事件，稱自己在一個林木茂密的地區滯留了一夜。當局立即展開了搜救行動，派出消防隊、醫護人員和航空服務團隊參與。

搜救行動在西貢北港對面的黃竹山新村、黃港澳路一帶展開。航空服務團隊的直升機在該區域進行搜索，尋找被困滑翔傘的任何跡象。幸運的是，他們在金鐘附近發現了傘翼，隨即通知消防隊安全地將鍾先生從山上救下。

經過檢查，鍾先生奇蹟般地沒有受到重傷。在獲得醫療檢查通過後，他自行離開現場。進一步調查發現，鍾先生是一位退休的英語教師，有一年多的滑翔傘飛行經驗。當天，他原本計劃和一位朋友一起前往馬鞍山滑翔傘飛行。然而，由於濃霧，他的朋友決定取消計劃。鍾先生並未受阻，於下午3時左右獨自進行了飛行。不幸的是，他在降落時迷失了方向，陷入了茂密的樹林中。

儘管依賴手機的GPS系統和「HKSOS」應用程式，但都無法準確定位他的位置。因此，他別無選擇，只能在陌生的環境中過夜，等到天亮尋找出路。最終，他成功在手機上接收到微弱信號，報告了事件並尋求援助。

回顧這一事件，鍾先生坦率地承認當天的天氣條件不適合飛行。他承認自己應該聽從朋友和其他滑翔傘飛行者的建議。鍾先生描述了濃霧造成的視線受阻，使他無法回溯飛行路徑。最終，他在山上半途的草地上進行了緊急降落，但發現自己被困在一個幫助似乎很難得到的地方。在沒有其他選擇的情況下，他保持鎮定，靠近一棵大樹尋找庇護，並在整個夜晚祈求著神的保佑。

這次成功的救援行動提醒我們，在從事冒險活動時，遵守安全指南並謹慎行事至為重要。當局和救援團隊在確保參與此類事件的個人安全方面發揮著關鍵作用。