Two paragliders landed on Sea Point’s main road in Cape Town on Wednesday, after going slightly off course.
Ward councillor Nicola Jowell said the tandem paraglider had landed on the pavement.
“There were no injuries, thankfully,” she said.
Jowell said emergency services arrived to check up on the paragliders, but that they appeared to be unharmed.
Musician & Entertainment Personality Chad Saaiman caught the landing on camera:
As I parked in Sea Point now, really hope the people involved are okay. Landing seemed to be managed under the circumstances. Not sure about this being launched/approved with this weather? pic.twitter.com/kocwa1ArPD
— Chad Saaiman (@ChadSaaiman) November 2, 2022
Paragliding is a popular “bucket list” item in Cape Town, with sweeping views of the ocean, the seafront, and the city.
However, for Wednesday’s paragliders, it was spiced up with the rare rumbling of thunder and a few flashes of lightning to add to the excitement.
Heather Tager of the Sea Point Improvement District said the two had landed near the Crazy Store on Main Road.
“We are very grateful that there are no injuries.”
The incident was apparently caused by an unexpectedly strong wind, but an experienced paraglider at the toggles saved the day.
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