A man is in critical condition after crashing his paraglider in north Boulder Wednesday afternoon.
The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. in the area of Sixth Street and Locust Avenue.
A crew from Boulder Fire-Rescue found the injured man two-thirds of the way up Wonderland Hill. Emergency crews were able to transport the man down the hill. He was then taken by ambulance to Boulder Community Health’s Foothills Hospital.
Officials said the paraglider sustained injuries to his right side and is in critical condition.
“We are thankful for bystanders calling 911 in this incident,” said Boulder Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Mark Evans in a statement. “This individual needed the skill of first responders to rescue him from the side of Wonderland Hill and get him to the help that he needs quickly and efficiently. If you see an incident where someone is hurt or in danger, do not hesitate to call 911. Don’t assume that someone else has.”
Rocky Mountain Rescue, American Medical Response, the Boulder County Sherriff’s Office, Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks rangers, and the Boulder Police Department also responded to the call.
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