A paragliding accident on a steep ridge just north of Kingsbury Grade resulted in a response from two helicopters on Saturday.

“Due to the steep and challenging location a request was made to Washoe County Sheriff for their RAVEN helicopter for hoist capabilities,” East Fork Battalion Chief John Brawley said. “Crews made contact with the patient and began care.”

In addition to East Fork, Tahoe Douglas medics, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies and Douglas County Search and Rescue responded to the incident.

“The patient was hoisted by RAVEN to a landing zone where Battle Born Air 12 assumed care and transported to the trauma center,” Brawley said. “This incident demonstrates the importance of regional partnerships in delivering quality service to the public. Each agency was vital in resolving the incident and getting the patient to care. A big thank you to WCSO, DCSO, DCSAR, and TDFD.”

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A search and rescue effort is underway in the Carson Range above Carson Valley that will require Washoe County’s Raven helicopter.

As of 11:45 a.m., a flight app indicates that Raven was flying south.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, East Fork firefighters and Sheriff’s deputies established an incident command at David Walley’s Hot Springs.

From scanner traffic, rescuers had to hike in from 100 Kingsbury Grade, which is almost due west and up the mountain from Walley’s.

The subject of the rescue is being treated by medics.

Raven is expected to use a long line to pluck the subject off the mountain.