The Washoe County Sheriff's Office helped rescue an injured paraglider who crashed in the mountains near Hallelujah Junction Wednesday night.
WCSO says it was requested to help rescue the man by the Lassen County Sheriff's Office.
The WCSO RAVEN 3, a UH-1 “Huey” helicopter hoisted the man to a secure location where he was flown by Care Flight to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno for medical evaluation.
Deputies say RAVEN 3 is used for "advanced technical hoist operations."
“I’m incredibly proud of our RAVEN team and the Search and Rescue volunteers who put their skills into action under the most demanding circumstances,” said Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam. “This successful rescue is a testament to the hours of training and the deep commitment our team brings to every call. We’re also grateful for the strong partnerships with regional agencies that help make life-saving missions like this possible."
(Washoe County Sheriff's Office contributed to this report.)
