KANSAS CITY —A window washer was rescued from a high-rise building on Tuesday in Kansas City.
Just after 10a.m., the Kansas City Fire Department responded to a report of a stuck window washer at 1200 Baltimore in downtown Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
First responders found the window washer suspended and unable to operate his equipment near the 23rd floor of a 43-story building. The victim's main harness had broken, and he was suspended by his back up harness. He was uninjured but unable to operate his hoisting system.
His window washing partner remained there with him to keep him calm while KCFD responded.
Fire crews reported to the 23rd floor as well as to the roof to prepare for a rescue from the roof. By chance a worker with Santa Fe Glass was walking through the lobby.
The KCFD requested his assistance, and he agreed to assist. He was taken to the 23rd floor where he removed the window from the interior and KCFD was able to reach out and rescue the window washer without having to go over the roof and hoist him several hundred feet.
The glass worker was there for another job. Truly at the right place and right time. The victim was not injured in this incident.