2 window washers rescued after platform cable snaps in high winds at Las Vegas Strip casino

The Seattle Times
March 27, 2009
COMMERCIAL, FABRICATION : SAFETY

Authorities in Las Vegas say two window washers suffered minor injuries when a cable holding up their platform at a hotel-casino snapped during high winds.

Spokesman Scott Allison says Clark County firefighters pulled the two men to safety Thursday through a 15th floor window at the Wynn Resorts-owned Encore Las Vegas. He says both were wearing safety harnesses.

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