After recent fatal paragliding accidents in India, another horrifying accident occurred in southwestern Colombia. The victim’s name is Paulina Biskup, a 38-year-old tourist from Poland. She tragically plunged to her death after slipping out of her harness while paragliding.
Biskup was seen spiraling out of control in a video during her flight.
According to a Colombian National Police official,
Biskup failed to fasten her safety harness before taking off. This leads to her fatal fall into a deep ravine. The terrifying video captured the moment when Paulina Biskup lost control of her parachute and swung erratically in the air, at last it detached and caused fall and death.
In response to the incident, the mayor’s office of the region issued a formal statement emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the safety of paragliders during the peak tourist season. The administration also acknowledged the area’s high tourist attractions for its favorable topography and weather conditions. These are the main reasons why many tourists like to explore the place.
The mayor’s statement urged both locals and visitors to prioritize safety and called all the paragliding community to ensure pre-flight safety protocols. The mayor’s office announced the planning of collaborations and registering the individual take-off sites. Aviation authorities strengthen the safety procedure during the crucial moments of take off.
