Rescuers scramble to save nearly 70 skiers after gondola suddenly malfunctions
Gondola reopens after mechanical issue prompted rescue
- Nearly 70 skiers were rescued after a gondola stalled at Gore Mountain, a ski resort in upstate New York.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday morning due to a mechanical alignment issue, affecting about 67 guests across 15 cabins.
- The rescue operation, which involved lowering skiers to the ground using cables and wires, took about two hours to complete.
- All guests were safely brought down, and no injuries were reported following the evacuation.
- The Northwoods gondola at Gore Mountain reopened for service on Thursday morning.
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