Khaberni - A sudden malfunction of the "Balloon" ride took place in a shopping mall in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, leaving a child suspended in the air due to a technical glitch in the slide's operating mechanism.
Rescue teams rushed to the site immediately upon receiving the report to handle the emergency, which attracted wide attention from the visitors of the shopping center.
According to the "South China Morning Post", a firefighter began executing a rapid rescue plan using ropes from a high point above the deteriorating balloon.
The medic relied on vertical descent skills to reach the child, who was clinging to the shaking structure, where the firefighter used his arm to secure the child tightly before beginning the gradual descent.
The plan successfully brought the child safely to the ground, amid significant interaction from the attendees who watched every moment of the descent.
In another context, field reports confirmed that the child did not suffer any physical injuries from the incident, as he was examined and confirmed safe upon touching the ground.
The responsible management made an immediate decision to stop operating the amusement ride and prevent its use by the public, in order to subject it to comprehensive technical inspections and a review of the safety standards followed.
