Workers got stuck in a hydraulic lift several stories above the ground Monday in Colorado Springs and were in need of rescue.
The work-related incident happened at St. Francis Medical Center, 6001 E. Woodmen Road, according to the fire department.
One worker was rescued and safely brought to the ground at about 10:20 p.m., firefighters said.
The fire department sent a heavy rescue unit to the scene and firefighters got on the roof, before the initial rescue, to lower blankets to the stranded workers.
Rescue in progress | Firefighters on the roof have been talking with stranded workers | do to cold temps blankets have been lowered down
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO)
As the rescue attempt unfolded, weather in the area, about 9 p.m, was foggy and rainy with temperatures in the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service. Firefighters on the roof were able to talk with the workers as the rescue progressed.
