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Balloons spark paraglider rescue Balloons spark paraglider rescue
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A rescue bid was launched after reports that a paraglider plunged into the Clyde off the north east coast of Arran.A rescue bid was launched after reports that a paraglider plunged into the Clyde off the north east coast of Arran.
Several vessels, including Arran's coastguard and a Calmac Ferry, rushed to investigate after guests at a hotel in Catacol raised the alarm. Several vessels, including a rescue boat from Arran and a Calmac Ferry, rushed to investigate after guests at a hotel in Catacol raised the alarm.
However, when rescuers arrived they discovered a large cluster of party balloons floating in the water.However, when rescuers arrived they discovered a large cluster of party balloons floating in the water.
Clyde Coastguard said it was "vital" that they investigated every call.Clyde Coastguard said it was "vital" that they investigated every call.
A spokesman said they had been alerted by the emergency services at about 1330 on Sunday.A spokesman said they had been alerted by the emergency services at about 1330 on Sunday.
In response, they mobilised a rescue team at Arran and the Tignabruich lifeboat crew. Several yachts and a Calmac Ferry also sped to the area.In response, they mobilised a rescue team at Arran and the Tignabruich lifeboat crew. Several yachts and a Calmac Ferry also sped to the area.
The spokesman added: "Twelve guests at the hotel had all seen what they thought was a paraglider fall into the water and were very concerned.The spokesman added: "Twelve guests at the hotel had all seen what they thought was a paraglider fall into the water and were very concerned.
"The Arran coastguard was the first on the scene and discovered the balloons."The Arran coastguard was the first on the scene and discovered the balloons.
"It was a genuine call but the man who contacted us said he felt a bit foolish afterwards.""It was a genuine call but the man who contacted us said he felt a bit foolish afterwards."