Thrill-seekers left hanging for hours after 'catapult' attraction breaks down in Russia

Thrill-seekers were left hanging after a "catapult" attraction in Russia's Yekaterinburg broke down on August 15.

Footage shows the rescue operation where two people hung at a height of 15 metres for several hours.

Initially, workers on the amusement attraction attempted to rescue the people but failed, prompting the fire service to arrive.

Eventually, the people were released from the catapult ride with the aid of a ladder from a fire engine.