SaralnamaCanadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth Roberts went missing in Himachal Pradesh's Dhauladhar range. She took off from Bir-Billing at 9 AM but failed to land. District authorities launched a search and rescue mission. Bir Paragliding Association got special permission to use a private helicopter for aerial search in Bir-Billing and Dharamshala areas. Gagal Airport was instructed to provide refueling if needed. Ground teams including local administration, mountain rescue, BPA members, and police will join the search. Officials advised pilots to follow safety guidelines in this high-altitude area with rapidly changing weather. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 08:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Canadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth Roberts went missing in Himachal Pradesh's Dhauladhar range on 16 Sep 2023
- She took off from Bir-Billing at 9:45 AM but failed to land
- District authorities launched a search and rescue mission