Paraglider rescued from tree near Issaquah’s Poo Poo Point

May 27, 2023, 9:01 AM

A paraglider was rescued after crashing into a treat near Issaquah's Poo Poo Point. (Eastside Fire & Rescue/Twitter)

(Eastside Fire & Rescue/Twitter)

BY MICHAEL SIMEONA

Director of Digital Content

A paraglider was rescued Friday afternoon after crashing into a tree near Issaquah’s Poo Poo Point.

Eastside Fire & Rescue first tweeted about the incident at 3:49 p.m. Friday.

A few pictures from this afternoon’s paraglider rope rescue. pic.twitter.com/p3J8iCxHvS

— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) May 27, 2023

First responders partnered with a tree climbing service to rescue the paraglider from the tree. The paraglider was reportedly able to walk on his own with non life-threatening injuries.

Poo Poo Point, located on top of Tiger Mountain, is a popular destination for paragliders during late spring through early fall.

From 2022: Paraglider rescued from tree at Poo Poo Point

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