Man falls 15 meters onto a cliff when trying to paraglide in the South of SC A 36-year-old man was injured on Sunday (26) after falling from a height of approximately 15 meters onto a cliff at the Santa Marta Lighthouse, in Laguna, a traditional tourist destination in the South of Santa Catarina. According to the Fire Department, the victim was injured while trying to take off with a paraglider (controlled free flight equipment). The rescue had to be carried out by a Civil Police helicopter. Unable to land due to the wind and rocks, the aircraft remained motionless in the air between 40 and 80 centimeters from the ground, while the victim was removed from the area and placed in the vehicle. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp In the initial assessment, the man had a suspected fracture in his left arm, in addition to pain. He was stabilized and taken to the hospital (watch above). Service The case happened around 4pm. In the images, it is possible to see that the man was immobilized and stabilized with the help of several rescuers. He was then taken to Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição (HNSC), in Tubarão. ? The Santa Marta Lighthouse is a famous postcard of Laguna. The structure is located in the region in an area that receives many visitors, especially in the summer. READ ALSO: College couple dies in collision between motorcycles on BR-101 Man falls from cliff mobilizes rescue in Laguna Fire Department/Disclosure VIDEOS: most watched on g1 SC in the last 7 days