Clumsy Clouds Claim Singaporean Glider in the Himalayas
What Went Down?
In a tragic twist of fate, Singaporean Ng Kok Choong met his match in the high‑altitude winds of Himachal Pradesh. The 53‑year‑old former real‑estate broker turned sky‑soaker went missing after his paragliding jump on Monday, Oct 22, and was later found dead by rescuers amidst the Dhauladhar range.
Quick Response
Friday’s flight over the blue sky became a solemn send‑off. Mrs. Sharon Ng and her son Marcus boarded a chartered plane at Kangra Airport to hand over Ng’s body to his family. The couple will return to Singapore on Friday, carrying with them a heavy heart and a story the world will remember.
Family & Friends Step Up
- Ng’s buddy and fellow pilot, Sumit Nurpuri, helped coordinate aid for his family, saying everyone was quoted as “friendly and cooperative.”
- The local authorities held a safety briefing for 250 paragliders in Bir, the town that’s practically a launch pad for mountain‑enthusiasts.
The Past: A Heroic Moment
Just a month earlier, Ng was a hero in Indonesia. Together with Belgian paracommando Francois de Neuville, he rescued a woman and her child from a collapsing hotel during a 7.4‑magnitude quake in Sulawesi.
Final Word
The post‑mortem confirmed Ng’s death was caused by a head injury—an unfortunate reminder that the sky can be as unforgiving as it is beautiful. His story, filled with daring, kindness, and a sudden tragedy, will echo among parro‑lovers for years to come.
