Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) responded to a paraglider crash near the border of Kootenay National Park yesterday evening.

The glider pilot was caught in a tree and had sustained injuries during the crash.

A hasty team located the subject, extracted, packaged and transported with the help of Glacier Helicopters Invermere and Parks Canada Visitor Safety.

“When heading out on an adventure it’s a great idea to carry an emergency communications device such as a SPOT or InReach. You never know when you might need to call for help and they can prove invaluable when the time comes,” CVSAR noted on social media.

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