Paragliders Crash into Tehri Lake; SDRF Swiftly Rescues Pilots

• Two paraglider pilots crashed into Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand, during the Acro Festival & SIV Championship Tehri 2026.
• The incident occurred on January 29 when pilots lost control mid-air during an acrobatic manoeuvre.
• SDRF teams, pre-deployed for the event, quickly responded, reaching and rescuing the pilots within minutes.
• A viral video shows the paragliders spiralling into the water and the immediate rescue by SDRF motorboats.
• Both pilots were rescued safely, unharmed, and received medical examinations; the festival continued with enhanced safety.

Why It Matters: Swift SDRF action ensured the safe rescue of two paragliders after a crash into Tehri Lake.