The Belgian paraglider, identified as Feyaret and described as a free-flying enthusiast in his mid-sixties, died after his parachute failed to open post-collision, while the other, a Polish paraglider, sustained injuries.According to Vinay Dhiman, Deputy Director of Tourism in Kangra district, “The chances of accident increase when free-fliers venture into high-risk zones or inner valleys with little knowledge of the topography and local wind conditions.”To mitigate risks, the authorities are in the process of documenting thermals in the Bir-Billing area with the aid of experts. “A proposal to install special towers in high mountains to pinpoint crash sites in case of accidents is in the pipeline,” noted Avinash Negi, Director of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) in Manali.The latest fatalities add to a concerning list of paragliding incidents in the region, with three paragliders—Russian, Polish, and Indian—losing their lives in October alone. The Paragliding World Cup, scheduled from 2 to 9 November, will host 130 participants from 50 countries.
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