Korean paraglider saved after getting stuck on tall tree


What a relief: Firemen bringing the victim down the tree.

KOTA KINABALU: A South Korean paraglider found himself dangling some 50m above the ground after getting stuck on a tree.

Cha Woo-sung, 50, was swayed off the designated path by strong winds not long after taking off from the renowned Kokol Hill in Menggatal near here yesterday.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sabah , South Korean , Paraglider

Next In Nation

The growing pain in Malaysia’s big toes
Right date for couples to tie the knot
Five arrested in India for scamming prominent figures
Actress Zara Zya given shady offers in early days
Resort hotels see bookings surge
ECRL training programme alumni to take on key roles
Malaysians looking forward to long break
Immigration Dept detains 24 foreigners in anti-prostitution raid
Fuel prices May 21-27: Diesel, unsubsidised RON95, RON97 prices increased
IJM Corp share acquisition: Two individuals under MACC investigation

Others Also Read