Watch: Kite Flying Takes Terrifying Turn As Man Is Swept 30-Feet Into The Air
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Nadarasa Manoharan found himself unexpectedly airborne after a strong gust of wind took hold of his kite
A man was - quite literally - left hanging by a thread during a kite-flying incident gone wrong in Sri Lanka. According to Newswire, Nadarasa Manoharan found himself unexpectedly airborne after a strong gust of wind took hold of his kite and swept him off his feet. The father of one had been flying a kite in Point Pedro, located in Sri Lanka's Jaffna district, when he was swept 30 to 40-feet into the air.
The shocking incident occurred on Saturday. Footage that has been widely shared online shows Mr Manoharan hanging on a jute rope that was attached to his large kite. Watch the video below:
According to Daily Mirror, Mr Manoharan was admitted to Point Pedro Hospital after crashing to the ground. He sustained minor injuries in the freak accident.
