Paraglider Panic Over Swanley Skies: Police Search for Missing Pilot, Urge Witnesses to Call 999

Oliver Kent

Paraglider Panic Over Wested Lane Skies

At 6.48pm on Monday 3 June 2024, emergency services were scrambled after a worrying call reported a paraglider possibly losing control above Wested Lane.

Pilot Still Missing as Police Scramble

Officers remain on the scene, searching for the missing pilot. Police have yet to confirm whether the pilot landed safely or is still in danger.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Superintendent Nick Sparkes urged the public for help: “We need to confirm if the pilot landed safely and was unaware of the concern, or if anyone saw something that could help emergency services.”

Got Info? Call 999 Now

If you saw anything or have information, call 999 immediately. Quote reference 03-1212 to assist the ongoing search efforts.

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Paraglider Panic Over Swanley Skies: Police Search for Missing Pilot, Urge Witnesses to Call 999

Paraglider Panic Over Wested Lane Skies

Pilot Still Missing as Police Scramble

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Got Info? Call 999 Now

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