YouTuber Sustains Critical Injuries After 85-Foot Fall from Paraglider: Fractured Neck, Back, Pelvis, and Arm Require Surgery
A YouTuber named Anthony Vella, who is a paramotor pilot, suffered severe injuries after his paraglider collapsed during a flight at Enchanted Rock State Park in Texas, USA.
He fell approximately 85 feet and was diagnosed with fractures to his neck, back, pelvis, and arm, all of which required surgery.
Paragliding is a popular extreme sport, but it comes with risks, and there have been previous incidents involving paragliders resulting in injuries.
A 33-year-old man named Mr. Vella had a terrifying experience while testing the BGD Luna 3 paramotor wing.
In a YouTube video titled "Paramoter Crash ALMOST Ended My Life," he described losing control of the aircraft at a height of 80-100 feet, traveling at 50 mph.
The video shows his unsuccessful attempts to regain control before falling to the ground.
Mr. Vella is heard screaming in pain and asking Siri to call 911.
According to TMZ, two eyewitnesses assisted him and contacted medical professionals and his wife, Leandra.
Mr. Vella attributed the accident to missing a small pin during pre-takeoff checks.
A man named Anthony was severely injured with fractures in his neck, back, pelvis, and a broken arm.
He underwent surgeries to treat all his injuries.
His wife, Leandra, expressed gratitude for the support and well-wishes from friends and followers on YouTube.
A GoFundMe page was established for Anthony to help cover expenses.
An update on the page mentioned that he had already undergone surgery on his elbow/arm.