Paraglider Maverick Robbins rescued after cliff crash in Queensland

Maverick Robbins, a 22-year-old paraglider, experienced a near-fatal crash at Rainbow Beach, Queensland, when a wind gust caused him to crash into a sandstone cliff, leaving him with a broken back and unable to feel his legs. Clinging to a small shrub and suspended above a 20-meter drop, he managed to call emergency services, requesting a helicopter for rescue. His friend Vinny Brazier, who landed safely nearby, rushed to assist him while a LifeFlight helicopter and local firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The rescue operation was challenging due to the dark and windy conditions, but the LifeFlight team successfully winched Robbins to safety. Following his recovery, Robbins expressed profound gratitude to his rescuers, calling them