A parachute jumper attempting an unauthorized jump in northern Hoa Binh Province became entangled in power lines on Sunday, forcing a power cut for an entire commune to rescue him.
The incident occurred at around 12:15 p.m. when the man jumped from a hill 650 m high in Hoa Binh City. As he prepared to land, he got trapped in 35 kV power lines, leaving him suspended about 20 meters above the ground.
A parachute jumper gets caught in the power lines in Hoa Binh Province in northern Vietnam, Oct. 20, 2024. Photo provided to Read |
Local residents quickly alerted authorities, prompting the suspension of power supply throughout Quang Tien Commune to ensure the skydiver’s safe rescue.
By 2 p.m., the man was safely brought down, and power was restored to the area by 3 p.m.
According to Dinh Thi Bich Dam, deputy head of the Hoa Binh Department of Culture and Information, the man had not received official approval for the jump.
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