Deadpool & Wolverine Cinematographer Injured

"Deadpool & Wolverine" cinematographer George Richmond is recovering after a severe paragliding accident in India left him with critical spinal injuries and quadriplegia. Following a complex rescue from remote mountains and successful surgery, Richmond is now stable and recuperating, with doctors reporting his vitals are stable.

livemint.com reports: George Richmond, the cinematographer for the upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine" film, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh, India.
hindustantimes.com reports: The incident occurred on June 8 during a cross-country paragliding expedition near Deo Tibba in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, as reported by The Times of India.
indiatimes.com reports: Richmond, 54, sustained severe spinal injuries, including a C1 vertebra fracture and a C5-C6 fracture-dislocation, leading to quadriplegia, according to The Tribune.
A complex rescue operation, involving local authorities and the Indian Air Force, evacuated Richmond from the remote mountainous terrain.
He underwent successful surgery on June 11 at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh and is currently stable and recovering, with doctors stating his vitals are stable.
As Mint noted, Dr. Vijay Goni, Head of Orthopaedics at PGIMER, stated, "He has been kept under observation. His vitals are stable and he is recovering."
The accident has brought renewed attention to the safety of adventure sports in the region.