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Hong Kong firefighter recounts mid-air skyscraper rescue conversation

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A Hong Kong firefighter recounted a unique mid-air rescue where he engaged in conversation with a stranded worker. While suspended by a rope to save two individuals whose gondola had malfunctioned outside a skyscraper, the firefighter was asked about his prior experience with such rescues. The incident occurred late last month during a descent from the 35th floor of Jardine House in Central. AI

RANK_REASON This item is a personal anecdote about a rescue, not a significant industry event or development.

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Hong Kong firefighter recounts mid-air skyscraper rescue conversation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Have you done this before? Hong Kong firefighter recalls mid-air rescue chat

    Hong Kong firefighter Yuen Chung-hang did not expect to have to explain his work experience while dangling from a rope to rescue one of two workers left hanging in mid-air outside a skyscraper after their gondola malfunctioned. As Yuen tried to keep the man calm with small talk d…

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