Watch CBS News

Gliding Pilot Rescued After Crash On Mount Herman

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say a man who was either hang gliding or parasailing north of Colorado Springs has been rescued after a crash on Mount Herman.

El Paso County sheriff's officials say firefighters found the 21-year-old man with a head injury Monday afternoon. He was conscious when a helicopter flew him to a hospital.

The injuries weren't believed to be life threatening.

(© Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.