Miraculous Rescue of Window Washers from Swinging Scaffold

Two window washers had a terrifying experience on Friday morning when their scaffold swung wildly against a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, 78 stories above the ground. The incident, captured on video, shows the scaffold violently hitting the building, sending shattered glass raining down.

High winds were a contributing factor, according to officials. Despite not being attached to safety lines, the workers were wearing harnesses which, incredibly, kept them safe.

Dramatic Rescue

Firefighters responded swiftly, accessing the 78th floor, where they secured the window washers with ropes and brought them safely inside. Both were treated for injuries and are in stable condition. Miraculously, no one on the ground or inside the building was harmed. A specialized company will be removing the damaged scaffold.

A nearby vendor described the scene as terrifying, with glass covering the sidewalk.

Unsecured Scaffolding

The incident highlights serious safety concerns, with the FDNY expressing astonishment that the workers were not properly secured.

The New York Department of Buildings will be investigating the incident to determine what led to the failure of the safety mechanisms.