US Edition2 Rescued After Hot Air Balloon Crashes, Dangles From Texas Cell Tower
Two balloon occupants were trapped more than 900 feet high and rescued after hours; strong winds complicated recovery, said Longview Fire Department officials.
- On Saturday morning, two people were rescued after a hot air balloon struck a radio tower near the State Highway 300 and FM 1844 intersection in Longview, Texas.
- Facing high-elevation conditions, strong winds at that elevation complicated rescue efforts, and climbing operations began around 8:50 a.m. using multiple rope systems.
- At an estimated 920 feet, rescuers reached occupants around 10 a.m., and both were conscious with no injuries reported.
- Officials noted a coordinated multi-agency response, with Longview Fire Marshal Marcus Delaney confirming the two people have been safely rescued.
- This remains under investigation, the Longview Fire Department said the story is developing after the incident in Longview, about 120 miles east of Dallas.
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Dramatic drone video captured emergency crews rescuing people aboard a hot air balloon that had hit a cell phone tower in Longview, Texas on Saturday (February 28). Emergency crews were deployed to bring the two people on board the balloon to safety.
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