A paraglider was injured Sunday in a mishap in the mountains above Montecito.

The incident occurred at about 11:40 a.m. on Montecito Peak, according to Santa Barbara County fire Capt. Daniel Bertucelli.

The paraglider, who suffered moderate injuries, activated an emergency beacon, which led rescuers to him, Bertucelli said.

Personnel from the county and Santa Barbara fire departments, Los Padres National Forest and the sheriff’s Search & Rescue team responded to the incident.

The paraglider was hoisted into the county’s Copter 308, and flown to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

His identity and details on his condition were not available.

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