A paraglider is recovering after crashing on the side of a mountain near Dunlap Thursday.

The Dunlap Fire Department says the older male was approximately 40 feet over the side of Lewis Chapel Mountain near Window Rock Road with a possible broken ankle. Close

Paragliding mishap off Window Rock Road

Volunteer firefighters set up a haul system, placing the patient in a basket and bringing him to the top.

EMS evaluated him, but he decided to drive himself to get medical attention afterwards.

During the rescue, the patient told crews he was a retired firefighter from a department in the northeast.

The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Department and Piney Volunteer Fire Department assisted rescue squads by securing the scene and providing mutual aid.

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