Paraglider Survives Terrifying 'Cloud Suck' in China

Paraglider Survives Terrifying 'Cloud Suck' Ordeal in China A 55-year-old paraglider, Peng Yujiang, experienced a life-threatening incident during a test flight in China. He was unexpectedly pulled into a massive cloud, ascending to a terrifying altitude of over 8,500 meters. The force of the "cloud suck," as the phenomenon is known, spun him around uncontrollably. The extreme altitude caused severe frostbite and brought him close to hypothermia. "I felt like I was being pulled into a giant vacuum cleaner," Peng Yujiang recounted in a brief interview after his miraculous survival. Images from the paraglider's camera show him covered in ice, his face barely visible. Despite the perilous situation, Peng Yujiang managed to regain control of his paraglider and successfully land, a testament to his skill and resilience. While he is alive and recovering, the experience has left him questioning whether he will ever fly again. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers faced by those who pursue extreme sports.