A paraglider is feared drowned after he crashed into the sea at the First Mile section of the Port Dickson beach, about 26km from here today.

Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said they received an emergency call at 11.07am from a member of the public and launched a search and rescue (SAR) operation.

"However, the victim could not be found as of 5pm today," he said when contacted by Bernama here.

He said the SAR operation comprising the fire and rescue, the Civil Defence Department, Royal Malaysian Police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Port Dickson Municipal Council was still ongoing. -- Bernama