Kerala Sky Dining Fails, Family Rescued Mid-Air

A sky-dining experience in Kerala, India, experienced a significant malfunction this past weekend, resulting in a dramatic mid-air rescue. The attraction, which suspends diners on a platform operated by a crane, suddenly stopped working approximately 120 feet above the ground. The malfunction occurred shortly after 12:45 p.m. during the platform's routine operation.

Officials attributed the failure to the hydraulic system, which prevented the platform from being lowered. A family of four, including two young children, and an employee were on board when the incident occurred. Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene and initiated a complex rescue operation using ropes and harness systems.

The rescue effort, which involved fire units, local police, and Home Guard personnel, concluded around 4:30 p.m. after nearly four hours. Fortunately, all individuals were brought down safely without any reported injuries. Authorities are now reviewing the attraction's safety compliance, noting that such crane-lifted dining experiences are not yet covered under state adventure tourism regulations.