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Family rescued after sky dining restaurant crane malfunctions 125ft in air

Family suspended 125ft up in air after ‘sky restaurant’ crane error
  • A family, including two children, and an employee became trapped in a sky dining hydraulic lift in Idukki Pallivasal, India.
  • The platform became stuck at a height of 125ft due to a hydraulic malfunction.
  • Kerala Fire And Rescue Services responded to the incident, with firefighters climbing to the platform using safety harnesses and rope.
  • All individuals who were trapped were successfully rescued by the emergency services.
  • The incident and rescue operation were confirmed by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan.
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