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Paraglider rescued after being entangled in PG&E powerlines in Olivehurst | UPDATE

Sheriff officials said the paraglider landed in powerlines in Olivehurst, forcing power outages in the area.

OLIVEHURST, Calif. — UPDATE: 

The paraglider who was entangled in PG&E powerlines Wednesday night was rescued after being stuck for hours.

Officials said the paraglider was attempting to land at Yuba County airport when he crashed into the power lines. The reason why the rescue attempt took nearly three hours was because PG&E had to ground the power lines, before it was deemed safe to make a rescue attempted.

"The difficultly was making sure that the lines were deenergized to make sure that our firefighters were safe before we could make patient contact," explained Olivehurst Fire Department Battalion Chief Randy York.

PG&E officials said they de-energized the powerlines while the paraglider was entangled, which caused thousands to be without power as crews rescued the man.

The utility restored power to most customers after the paraglider was rescued.

ORIGINAL:

Crews are attempting to rescue a paraglider who got entangled in powerlines while trying to land in Olivehurst, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff officials said the paraglider is stuck in powerlines near Skyharbor Drive and Arboga Road. The pilot has been able to speak to first responders, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Department. 

Rescue crews are working with PG&E to help bring the paraglider down. PG&E shut down the power in the area.

Yuba County Sheriff officials said Arboga Road is closed from 7th Street to Skyharbor Drive.

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