High drama as firefighters rescue stranded rider from Hong Kong revolving tower
About 40 people were left stranded in a revolving observation tower that apparently malfunctioned in mid-air at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park on Monday.
The incident at the Ocean Park Tower at the city’s landmark tourist attraction in Hong Kong’s Southern district occurred at about 3.30pm.
Most riders returned safely to the ground following the incident but one person remained in the tower. The stranded visitor, who reported feeling unwell, was later rescued. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the malfunction was under investigation.
The attraction is a revolving observation tower located at the park’s Marine World area.
It rises 72 metres and sits about 200 metres above sea level, offering visitors panoramic 360-degree views of Aberdeen and outlying islands.
Ocean Park describes it as one of the tallest observation towers in Southeast Asia.
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