Dharamshala, Nov. 11 -- A Russian paraglider was rescued after getting entangled in high-tension power lines in the Drang area of Mandi district on Tuesday, officials said.

The paraglider, Evakin Alexei, had taken off from Bir-Billing in Kangra district before getting trapped in the electricity wires. He was rescued safely by the district administration with the help of a crane and shifted to the Zonal Hospital, Mandi, for treatment.

Sub-divisional magistrate (Sadar) Chandra Prakash said the paraglider got entangled in the power lines after reaching Tandu, some time after taking off from Bir-Billing. Following information about the incident, the district administration immediately launched a rescue operation.

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