The relevant units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are mobilized in the vicinity of Gudauri, at the scene of the incident and are conducting all necessary measures.
Today, in the vicinity of Gudauri, during a paragliding flight, 2 persons fell on a rocky slope. A helicopter belonging to the border police was involved in the rescue operation, which lost control and crashed during the event.
At this stage, according to the confirmed information, there were 4 crew members on board, as well as 2 rescuers from the emergency management service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and 2 doctors from the emergency coordination and emergency assistance center of the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues rescue measures for the paragliding instructor, accompanying passenger and persons on board the helicopter.
The investigation into the violation of the air transport operation rules is being conducted under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.
