Dramatic SDRF Rescue: Paragliders Plunge into Tehri Lake During Acro Festival

• Two paraglider pilots crashed into Tehri Lake during the Acro Festival & SIV Championship Tehri 2026 after losing control mid-air.
• The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) swiftly rescued both pilots, who were confirmed to be safe after a medical examination.
• The incident occurred during a government-backed event aimed at promoting Uttarakhand as an adventure sports destination.
• This is not the first incident; a similar mishap occurred during the 2024 championship where a pilot was injured.
• The festival, organized by the state's Tourism Department, continued with enhanced safety protocols and featured an AI-powered virtual paragliding experience for visitors.

Why It Matters: SDRF's quick action saved two paragliders who crashed into Tehri Lake during an adventure sports festival.