Chinese Paraglider Survives Near-Record Accidental Ascent to 28,000 Feet
In a stunning incident, a Chinese paraglider named Peng Yujiang survived an accidental flight that saw him soar over 28,000 feet due to a freak updraft, commonly known as cloud suck. The harrowing experience, captured on video, showed him being quickly lifted into the icy clouds without oxygen, leaving him covered in ice crystals and exposed to extreme temperatures. Despite the life-threatening situation, he managed to survive the ordeal after being suspended in the sky for a brief period. His miraculous escape has sparked debates on airspace safety and prompted authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding his near-fatal adventure. Interestingly, while his journey almost broke the world altitude record for paragliding, it resulted in a six-month suspension from flying for the paraglider pilot.
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