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Paraglider rescued after hours trapped in tree in Queensland’s Scenic Rim

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A paraglider has been rescued after clinging to a tall tree for three hours on crashing into thick bushland in Queensland's Scenic Rim.

Emergency services rushed to bushland at Wonglepong around 1.15pm today after the man became stranded.

He was around 30 metres from the ground.

The experienced paraglider from Sydney was competing in the Canungra Cup competition where he took off from Tamborine Mountain.

"He got just a little too low over the trees," competitor Gary Nelson said.

"He would have clipped himself in and made sure he was secure after becoming stuck."

Emergency crews rescued him with harnesses after being unable to use a crane.

The man was assessed by paramedics at the scene, and was uninjured.

With AAP.


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