Police have called off a search for a missing paraglider in Lithgow after it was discovered that the presumed glider was in fact a pile of balloons.
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Poliar and rescue teams were called to bushland above Percy street in response to a report from a resident that witnessed a paraglider descend into trees at approximately 10 AM.
After an extensive search, Police called it off at 12 PM as there was no sign of a trapped paraglider.
It was then discovered the object seen floating from the Mount Wilson direction was a pile of balloons.
"Someone thought they saw a paraglider go into the trees, we initiated a search and it was large ballons," Chief Inspector of Lithgow Police, Chris Sammut said.
"Fortunately no-one was injured."
Reidun Berntsen
Reidun is a Journalist and writer who lives in a country town 3 hours from Sydney, Australia. From a young age, Reidun has been in love with words and the infinite possibilities they bring. Stories, features and poems have been a major part of her writing career.
Reidun is a Journalist and writer who lives in a country town 3 hours from Sydney, Australia. From a young age, Reidun has been in love with words and the infinite possibilities they bring. Stories, features and poems have been a major part of her writing career.
