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Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift

Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift
Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift

Matt Roeser


A young boy was lucky to escape unharmed after falling 25ft from a ski lift this week.

The boy slipped through a gap in the chair lift, and was spotted hanging onto his father's arm.

Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift
Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift

Matt Roeser


Onlooker Matt Roeser, from Green Bay, was in a chalet nearby and rushed out to help.

A group of people gathered below the ski lift at the Hidden Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, which was suspended during the rescue in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift
Boy rescued after falling 25ft from ski lift

Matt Roeser


Matt told the Daily Mail: "The boy was lucky, rescuers got to him immediately. They figured the best way to save him was for him to let go of his father's hand and they catch him.

"He fell into the arms of those below and was not injured. The boy was pretty shaken but more embarrassed. He took a little while to recover but got back on the chair lift and skied the rest of the day."

No harm done - and he still managed to enjoy the slopes.


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