A paraglider is in critical condition after a serious fall on Saturday in a remote area between Pico Viejo and El Agazal in Gáldar, Gran Canaria. The incident, which occurred in a challenging-to-reach location, led to an extensive rescue operation.
The Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) reported that firefighters managed to reach the injured paraglider and provided initial assistance before moving him to a safer area on a stretcher.
Their efforts were supported by a GES rescue helicopter which airlifted the victim to the helipad in Gáldar, where SUC medical personnel were waiting to treat him.
Suffering from severe polytrauma, the paraglider was transferred by ambulance in critical condition to the Hospital Doctor Negrín in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for further medical care.
Local police officers and members of the Guardia Civil also participated in the rescue operation, securing the site and carrying out the necessary investigations. The challenging terrain made the rescue particularly complex, highlighting the skill and coordination of all the teams involved.
