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A paraglider trapped on a 60-meter crane shows why rescue planning needs vertical coordination
The Nanchong case shows that a rescue plan is really a coordination plan. Once the ground could not take a cushion, responders had to combine a high-reach truck, site machinery, lighting, ropes, and a second layer of fall protection.
- High-angle rescues need equipment matched to the exact height and geometry of the scene.
- Ground conditions can rule out standard cushioning methods, forcing teams to improvise safely.
- Clear communication between fire crews, site managers, and machine operators is what turns a dangerous stalemate into a recovery.
That is why rescue systems train for scenes, not just tools. The same crane or truck can be useless without the right team choreography.