Woman survives paragliding crash in La Jolla

Posted: Updated:

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Lifeguards say a woman is thankful to be alive, after a paragliding crash near the Torrey Pines Glider Port.

The woman, who is in her thirties, crash landed hard on the side of a cliff after she caught cross currents in the wind.

Rescue crews brought a stretcher down about 40 feet from the top of the cliff where the woman landed to take her to safety.

Lifeguards say the woman couldn't walk because she injured her lower legs but she is expected to recover.

Local NewsMore>>
San Diego's Chaldean community pushes for asylum for Iraqi Christians
San Diego's Chaldean community pushes for asylum for Iraqi Christians
Updated: Saturday, July 26 2014 2:54 AM EDT2014-07-26 06:54:54 GMT
Hundreds of Iraqi-American Christians and their supporters packed the El Cajon Civic Center Friday evening, calling for an end to the brutal violence and merciless oppression that Iraqi Christians are now facing in their homeland.

Hundreds of Iraqi-American Christians and their supporters packed the El Cajon Civic Center Friday evening, calling for an end to the brutal violence and merciless oppression that Iraqi Christians are now facing in their homeland.
Husband arraigned in murder of Escondido cop
Husband arraigned in murder of Escondido cop
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:12 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:12:59 GMT
The husband of an Escondido police officer accused in her murder faced a judge Friday.
The husband of an Escondido police officer accused in her murder faced a judge Friday.
Police seek suspect in Ocean Crest sexual assault
Police seek suspect in Ocean Crest sexual assault
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:12 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:12:36 GMT
A man grabbed a pedestrian on an Ocean Crest-area roadside early Friday and sexually assaulted her until she doused him with pepper spray and broke free, authorities reported.
A man grabbed a pedestrian on an Ocean Crest-area roadside early Friday and sexually assaulted her until she doused him with pepper spray and broke free, authorities reported.
Not all fun and games: Comic-Con sexual harassment
Not all fun and games: Comic-Con sexual harassment
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:12 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:12:18 GMT
Most of the thousands of people who attend Comic-Con leave San Diego with great memories, but the experience isn't positive for everyone. There have been reports of harassment and assault -- especially of women in costumes.
Most of the thousands of people who attend Comic-Con leave San Diego with great memories, but the experience isn't positive for everyone. There have been reports of harassment and assault -- especially of women in costumes.
Embattled CEO ousted from Port of San Diego
Embattled CEO ousted from Port of San Diego
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:11 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:11:59 GMT
Embattled Port of San Diego CEO Wayne Darbeau was ousted Friday by the Board of Commissioners.
Embattled Port of San Diego CEO Wayne Darbeau was ousted Friday by the Board of Commissioners.
Arrest made in road rage incident in El Cajon
Arrest made in road rage incident in El Cajon
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:11 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:11:39 GMT
A La Mesa resident was behind bars Friday on suspicion of severely beating a 76-year-old man during a road-rage confrontation outside an East County drugstore, leaving him with injuries that required hospitalization and several rounds of surgery.
A La Mesa resident was behind bars Friday on suspicion of severely beating a 76-year-old man during a road-rage confrontation outside an East County drugstore, leaving him with injuries that required hospitalization and several rounds of surgery.
Wild change in weather brings thunderstorms
Wild change in weather brings thunderstorms
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:10 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:10:56 GMT
Parts of San Diego County were seeing cooler weather and rain Friday, but temperatures in the triple digits are again expected in the deserts, forecasters said.
Parts of San Diego County were seeing cooler weather and rain Friday, but temperatures in the triple digits are again expected in the deserts, forecasters said.
'Game of Thrones' cast, Eisner Awards at Comic-Con Friday
'Game of Thrones' cast, Eisner Awards at Comic-Con Friday
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 11:07 PM EDT2014-07-26 03:07:48 GMT
The comics industry's version of the Oscars is scheduled for Friday night at Comic-Con International, the massive celebration of the popular arts in downtown San Diego.
The comics industry's version of the Oscars is scheduled for Friday night at Comic-Con International, the massive celebration of the popular arts in downtown San Diego.
Night lizards on display at San Diego Zoo
Night lizards on display at San Diego Zoo
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 10:39 PM EDT2014-07-26 02:39:47 GMT
Visitors to the San Diego Zoo can now get a look at the rare night lizard.
Visitors to the San Diego Zoo can now get a look at the rare night lizard.
Rescued hawk to be released back into the wild
Rescued hawk to be released back into the wild
Updated: Friday, July 25 2014 10:35 PM EDT2014-07-26 02:35:28 GMT
A hawk that was rescued on the side of the road last month gets another chance to soar.
A hawk that was rescued on the side of the road last month gets another chance to soar.

Woman survives paragliding crash in La Jolla - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

Woman survives paragliding crash in La Jolla

Local NewsMore>>