{"id":14233,"date":"2026-01-20T13:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/american-paraglider-rescued-after-getting-stuck-on-high-voltage-pole-in-thailand\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:11:24","slug":"american-paraglider-rescued-after-getting-stuck-on-high-voltage-pole-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/american-paraglider-rescued-after-getting-stuck-on-high-voltage-pole-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"American paraglider rescued after getting stuck on high-voltage pole in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"
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American paraglider gets stuck on 10m-tall high-voltage pole while attempting to land<\/h2>\n

A 55-year-old American paraglider narrowly escaped serious injury after his parachute got stuck on a high-voltage power pole in Thailand during a botched landing.<\/p>\n

The incident took place on Monday (12 Jan) on Koh Larn, an island off the coast of Pattaya.<\/p>\n

Parachute gets caught 10 metres above ground<\/h3>\n

Michael Travis Langhart, a licensed paraglider from the United States (US), was attempting to land near Tawaen Beach when he lost control of the landing.<\/p>\n

His parachute lines became tangled in a power pole more than 10 metres in the air, leaving him suspended and helpless.<\/p>\n

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Source: Khaosod<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bystanders heard him shouting for help as he hung precariously from the pole.<\/p>\n

Rescue personnel cut power to rescue paraglider<\/h3>\n
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The rescue operation was delayed by the risk of electrocution, as the power pole was connected to high-voltage lines.<\/p>\n

In response, local authorities coordinated with the island’s electricity utility to cut the power across the island.<\/p>\n

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Source: เรารักพัทยา on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The blackout lasted nearly an hour, during which rescue teams worked to safely secure Mr Langhart and lower him to the ground.<\/p>\n

Victim suffers minor abrasions and burns<\/h3>\n

Mr Langhart suffered minor abrasions to his legs and burn injuries consistent with an electric shock.<\/p>\n

He was taken to Koh Larn Hospital for treatment before being transferred to a hospital in Pattaya for further care.<\/p>\n

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Source: Thairath<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Mr Langhart, affiliated with the Royal Aeronautic Sports Association of Thailand, had been flying from a hilltop on Koh Larn when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n

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Featured image adapted from เรารักพัทยา on Facebook and Khaosod.<\/i><\/p>\n

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American paraglider gets stuck on 10m-tall high-voltage pole while attempting to land A 55-year-old American paraglider narrowly escaped serious injury after his parachute got stuck on a high-voltage power pole in Thailand during a botched landing. The incident took place on Monday (12 Jan) on Koh Larn, an island off the coast of Pattaya. Parachute…<\/p>\n

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