Sky-dining guests stranded in midair faced terrifying 4-hour ordeal on platform

A sky dining restaurant in Kerala, India, malfunctioned over the weekend, stranding a family and an employee about 120 feet above the ground.

The crane-powered dining experience, which lifts guests onto a suspended platform to enjoy a panoramic meal, was recently opened to visitors.

The platform was in the middle of its record 30-minute trial when it suddenly froze at full height shortly after 12:45 p.m., SWNS reported.

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Officials said the hydraulic system operating the elevator suddenly malfunctioned, leaving the group stranded with no way to lower the structure.

Firefighters responded and used ropes to get onto the platform, then secured each person with a harness to safely lower all passengers.

Video captured at the scene showed a firefighter moving slowly along ropes as he reached the stranded guests.

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Rescue officials said the late distress call made the operation extend to nearly four hours.

Responding firefighters climbed the platform with ropes and harnessed each person individually for a safe landing. (Sonus)

Among those stranded were two adults, their two young children, and an employee who was on the platform when the malfunction occurred.

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The family was enjoying a fine dining experience when the crane suddenly stopped working.

Authorities said the crane appeared to have suffered a technical malfunction, possibly related to an electrical valve.

Fire units from nearby stations, along with local police and Home Guard personnel, worked together to complete the rescue operation.

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Authorities said the crane appeared to have suffered a technical malfunction, possibly related to an electrical valve, causing the hydraulic system to stop working.

Officials reported that the crane appeared to be suffering from a technical malfunction, likely related to an electrical valve, which disabled the hydraulic system. Rescuers were able to reach all those on board. (Sonus)

Once the crew arrived, it took about 30 minutes to unload everyone, SWNS said.

The rescue operation ended around 4:30 p.m., and no injuries were reported.

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Officials said the attraction’s safety compliance will now be reviewed.

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She also noted that crane dining experiences are not currently covered under the state’s adventure tourism regulations.