A viral video going spherical the online reveals a Chinese language paraglider on the verge of freezing to demise after getting sucked right into a ‘cloud vortex’ that left him stranded 5 miles excessive, lined head-to-toe in ice.
New York Post reported:
“The paraglider, recognized in native stories as Liu Ge, claims the icy ordeal unfolded after he set off on the flight over the Qilian Mountains in northern China on Saturday, the International Instances reported.
He alleges he misplaced management of the glider quickly after he jumped from a mountain spot roughly 9,850 ft above sea degree and was rapidly dragged right into a sub-zero ‘cloud suction’.”
Liu could be seen attempting to steer his glider together with his face lined in ice.
“’I felt oxygen deficiency and my fingers have been freezing’, Liu reportedly stated within the aftermath. ‘However I saved speaking through the intercom’.”
Temperatures dropped to roughly -40 levels Fahrenheit whereas the oxygen plunged to dangerously low ranges.
“Nonetheless, the paraglider stated he miraculously remained acutely aware your complete time and finally was in a position to stick a secure touchdown.”
A paraglider was sucked right into a cloud and carried to over 8,000 meters above sea degree within the Qilian Mountain area of Northwest China’s Qinghai and Gansu provinces. His total physique grew to become frozen, however he thankfully landed safely. Related authorities have launched an… pic.twitter.com/kvEJbWPpLS
— International Instances (@globaltimesnews) May 27, 2025
Liu suffered in depth frostbite and is recovering in a hospital, however is now beneath investigation since air visitors authorities hadn’t authorised his flight.
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