Innocent kite flying turns disastrous as man clings on for dear life

The kite rose quickly when he bounced off the ground while holding onto the kite's rope. Within seconds, he was suspended in the air, clinging onto the kite for his dear life.

A kite flying game at Point Pedro in Jaffna, Sri Lanka on Monday, December 20, turned disastrous for one of the competitors. He was lifted 30 feet in the air when he tried to bounce while holding onto the rope after the rest of his team let go. Miraculously, the man landed safely and escaped unhurt.

Kite flying, a sport held on Thai Pongal, is loved by a large crowd. Extremely creative kites are created from scratch and flown by groups of friends and family to celebrate Pongal.