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Paraglider rescued from tree in south Qld

A paraglider has been rescued after being stuck in a tree after crashing in southern Queensland.

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A paraglider is clinging to a tall tree after crashing into thick bushland Queensland's Scenic Rim. (AAP)

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A paraglider has been rescued after clinging to a tall tree for two hours on crashing into thick bushland in Queensland's Scenic Rim.

Emergency services rushed to Biddaddaba around 1.15pm on Monday after the man became stranded.

The experienced paraglider from Sydney was reportedly competing in the Canungra Cup competition where he took off from Tamborine Mountain.

Emergency crews rescued him with harnesses after being unable to use a crane at the scene.


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