Paraglider's 8,000-Meter Ordeal: A Terrifying Ascent in China

Paraglider's Perilous Ascent: 8,000 Meters Above Clouds in China A 55-year-old paraglider in Gansu Province, China, experienced a terrifying ordeal when a sudden surge of wind propelled him to an altitude of more than 8,000 meters. Peng Yujiang, the paraglider, recounted his ordeal, stating, "I found myself surrounded by clouds and trapped. It was terrifying; everything around me was white." The extreme altitude left him with dangerously low oxygen levels. He had only recently purchased a second-hand paragliding harness and was testing it at the time of the incident. Authorities later suspended Peng for six months because the flight site and airspace he used hadn't been approved. Despite the danger, Peng Yujiang survived and his story serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in such activities and the importance of adhering to safety regulations.