China: Tourists left Dangling from 330Ft High Glass Bridge
May 12, 2021
The worst thing that can ever happen to a tourist is getting stuck somewhere and recently the same happened with someone. A tourist in China was stuck on a 330 feet high glass bottomed bridge after it was damaged by the wind. The man was left dangling as the panels of the bridge were blown away by the wind.
The incident took place at a resort in Piyan Mountain in Jilin Province which is a popular tourist attraction. These glass bridges and slides are a big attraction in China.
Details of the incident along with the pictures were posted on Chinese social media platforms. The video soon got viral and made its way to Twitter when user Matt Knight shared it on the microblogging site. Check it out here:
Someone was trapped high up on a suspended glass walkway at a scenic spot in north east China yesterday when high winds caused glass panels to fall out around them. They were eventually able to climb to safety. pic.twitter.com/0vkFHasyWh
— Matt Knight (@MattCKnight) May 8, 2021
The images show the man clinging on to one of the railings of the bridge after high winds of up to 90mph hit the glass panels. According to the tabloid, the man was stuck for a brief period of time before he was brought back to safety.
Meanwhile, many people applauded the man for his bravery, here are some reactions:
Oh noooo! My feet are tingling just looking at those photos. How scary is the thought of climbing to safety!!!?! ????????????
— Consultant ???????????? (@Lipstay) May 9, 2021
Absolutely terrifying. Stuff of nightmares.
— morepork is an owl ???? (@JennyDu31030810) May 10, 2021
Someone better keep an eye on this man, he just survived his first Final Destination scene
— Not Your Sissy (@SissyEmori) May 10, 2021
Oh God no. Worst nightmare even when it’s intact.
— Niamh Doyle (@niamh_d) May 10, 2021
A memorable day out
— Isabel Hilton (@isabelhilton) May 9, 2021
This is basically one of my anxiety dreams played out in the real world.
— Clark Ainsworth (@clarkyboy2002) May 9, 2021
Terrifying
— Jen Gerard ?????????????? (@HYIMJEN) May 10, 2021
I got dizzy just looking at that.
— Sheila Brown (@amt17) May 9, 2021
Ah, the wonders of Chinese engineering! What a boon to mankind.
— Some Rando. Ph.D., PDQ, BBQ, OMG, WTF, QED. (@1985_wheeler) May 9, 2021
Oops! I seem to have misspelled "boom"
“Made in China” is a hard engineering culture to shake. ????
— J Right (@JRight01603803) May 10, 2021
In one similar incident, a group of people in the UK were stranded after the roller coaster called The Big One suffered a breakdown in the middle of the ride.