Paraglider crashes into Lake Brunner

Emergency services are responding to reports a microlight has crashed into Lake Brunner just before 3.30pm. Image / Google Maps

No one was injured when a powered paraglider crashed into Lake Brunner this afternoon.

Fire and Emergency Southern shift manager Daniel Reilly said the Moana volunteer firefighters were called to the lake near Moana in Grey District at 3.35pm and were helping police and St John.

Coastguard were also at the scene.

A St John spokesperson said the rescue helicopter was called and assessed the person, who did not require treatment.