Watch amazing moment helicopter rescues glider pilot stuck 30ft up in tree

Footage has shown the amazing moment a glider pilot stuck 30ft in the air was rescued by helicopter.
Footage from the scene showed the moment the pilot was rescuedFootage from the scene showed the moment the pilot was rescued
Footage from the scene showed the moment the pilot was rescued

The aircraft was stuck in trees, with the pilot suspended about 30ft up in the air.

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The fire service assessed their options, which included the technical rescue team, who are trained in line rescue, scaling the tree and rescuing the casualty.

Footage from the scene showed the moment the pilot was rescuedFootage from the scene showed the moment the pilot was rescued
Footage from the scene showed the moment the pilot was rescued

In the end, the coastguard helicopter, which was also at the scene, was used to rescue the pilot and airlift him to safety at 4.37pm.

A fire service spokesman earlier confirmed he was not injured in the incident.

The fire service remained at the scene to make sure the aircraft was secure.