
Chinese Paraglider Survives 8,598-Meter Ordeal in Qilian Mountains
A Chinese paraglider survives being lifted to 8,598 meters by a rare ‘cloud suck’ phenomenon in the Qilian Mountains, highlighting extreme weather risks.
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A Chinese paraglider survives being lifted to 8,598 meters by a rare ‘cloud suck’ phenomenon in the Qilian Mountains, highlighting extreme weather risks.
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