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ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Eastside fire responded after someone on a hang glider or paraglider ran into some trees.
Firefighters were called out to the scene at about 11:35 a.m. Thursday.
The glider left from the top of Poo Poo Point on Tiger Mountain and appeared to crash shortly after.
Video from Chopper 7 showed the parachute at the very top of a tall tree.
The incident was called out as a rope rescue.
Fire officials said Thursday afternoon the glider was able to get down from the tree safely and was not injured.
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