Paraglider deploys reserve chute after turbulence in Laragne-Montéglin, France
Occurred: August 8, 2025
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Location: Laragne-Montéglin, France
| Category: Sport
On August 8, 2025, in Laragne-Montéglin, France, @flyhellodidi shared a video of a paraglider from a competition flight. Mid-air turbulence forced the pilot to deploy a reserve parachute, drifting down into a wooded area. Despite the sudden descent, the pilot managed to land safely among the trees without injury.
This 21-second sport clip was filmed in Laragne-Montéglin, France on August 8, 2025 and added to the VBear Media library on August 22, 2025. It is available under a non-exclusive licence. The licence is signed by the person who filmed it, and the original file is delivered after licensing. Typical uses: sports shows, highlight reels and social media.
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