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traveladventure1 year ago

Trapped for 15 Hours: Woman's Harrowing Ordeal in Freezing Gondola

A snowboarder visiting the Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California, survived freezing temperatures after being trapped in a gondola for about 15 hours overnight. Monica Laso, who did not have a cellphone with her, was unable to call for help and had to endure the 23F (-5C) temperatures until the gondola began moving the next morning. She declined to be taken to a hospital after being discovered and the resort is investigating the incident.

via The Guardian US|
#california#gondola#lake-tahoe
travel1 year ago

"Terrifying Ordeal: Woman Trapped in California Snow Resort Gondola for 15 Hours"

A woman visiting Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, was trapped in a gondola for 15 hours after it stopped while she was on her way down. She had asked a worker for directions to the gondola, and when it stopped, she was left without her phone and had to yell for help. The resort is investigating the incident, and the woman was eventually reached by deputies in the morning and refused transport after being assessed.

via NBC News|
#california#gondola#heavenly-mountain-resort
traveladventure1 year ago

"Snowboarder's 15-Hour Ordeal: Trapped in Ski Gondola at California Resort"

A snowboarder, Monica Laso, was stranded for 15 hours on a gondola at California's Heavenly Ski Resort after it stopped running, leaving her to spend the night in the cold. Despite trying to get the attention of workers below, she remained stuck until the gondola started running again on Friday morning. Laso's friends had reported her missing, and she was eventually found by resort crews. The resort is investigating the incident, emphasizing the safety and wellbeing of its guests.

via Business Insider|
#california#gondola#rescue
weatherrescue1 year ago

"Snowboarder's 15-Hour Ordeal: Trapped in California Ski Resort Gondola"

A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped in a gondola at California's Heavenly Ski Resort amid freezing temperatures after becoming too tired to ride down the mountain. Monica Laso, who was found the next morning, yelled for help and tried to stay warm as temperatures dipped to 23 degrees. Her friends reported her missing, and she was discovered when the gondola was started up for the day. Resort officials are investigating the incident.

via Fox News|
#california#gondola#rescue
travelincident1 year ago

"Overnight Ordeal: Snowboarder Trapped in Heavenly Ski Resort Gondola for 15 Hours"

A snowboarder was trapped in a gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe for 15 hours after it stopped working, leaving her stranded without a phone or light. The woman was found the next morning when the gondola started working again, and she refused transport to the hospital. The resort is investigating the incident, and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is involved in the case.

via KABC-TV|
#gondola#heavenly-ski-resort#investigation
human-interest1 year ago

"Snowboarder Endures 15-Hour Overnight Ordeal in Lake Tahoe Ski Gondola"

A woman was trapped in a gondola at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Ski Resort for 15 hours overnight, enduring freezing temperatures and screaming for help until she lost her voice. Discovered the next morning, she was treated for cold exposure but declined to be taken to a hospital. The resort is investigating the incident, and officials called it an anomaly, expressing surprise at how it could have happened.

via USA TODAY|
#cold-exposure#gondola#heavenly-ski-resort
travel1 year ago

"Snowboarder's Harrowing 15-Hour Ordeal Stuck on Heavenly Ski Resort Gondola"

A snowboarder was trapped for 15 hours in a ski gondola at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Ski Resort, where she screamed for help until losing her voice and rubbed her hands and feet together to stay warm. Monica Laso's friends reported her missing, and she was found the next morning when the gondola started working again. She was assessed and treated by South Lake Tahoe Fire and Rescue and released, with the resort operator Vail Resorts investigating the incident.

via New York Post |
#gondola#lake-tahoe#rescue
travel-and-safety1 year ago

Snowboarder Endures 15-Hour Overnight Ordeal Trapped in Tahoe Ski Gondola

A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped inside a gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe after it stopped running, leaving her alone in freezing temperatures. Monica Laso, who was found suffering from cold exposure, had rubbed her hands and feet to stay warm through the night before being discovered by workers the next morning. The resort is investigating the incident, emphasizing the safety of its guests, while authorities described the situation as a "total anomaly."

via Los Angeles Times|
#gondola#lake-tahoe#rescue
human-interest1 year ago

"Snowboarder's 15-Hour Ordeal Trapped in Lake Tahoe Gondola"

A snowboarder, Monica Laso, was trapped for 15 hours inside a gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe after it stopped just minutes into her ride down the mountain. She spent the night in freezing temperatures, yelling for help and rubbing her hands and feet to stay warm. Laso was found the next morning when the gondola started up again, and she declined to be transported to the hospital after being discovered. The ski resort is investigating the incident, and officials emphasized the safety and wellbeing of their guests.

via PBS NewsHour|
#gondola#human-interest#lake-tahoe
travel1 year ago

"Overnight Ordeal: Woman Trapped on Heavenly Ski Resort Gondola for 15 Hours"

Monica Laso spent 15 hours stranded overnight on a gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort after it stopped just two minutes into her ride down the mountain. Without a phone, she screamed for help but went unnoticed. Her friends reported her missing, and it wasn't until the next day that crews realized she was stuck. Rescuers assessed and treated her before releasing her, and the resort is investigating the incident, which is the first of its kind in over 20 years.

via KCRA Sacramento|
#gondola#heavenly-ski-resort#overnight-stranding
travel2 years ago

Snap-happy tourists cause Venice gondola to capsize

A gondola in Venice capsized after tourists from China ignored warnings to sit down and continued taking selfies, causing the boat to tip over. The gondolier was navigating the boat under a bridge, requiring passengers to be balanced and stationary. The tourists were rescued and taken to a nearby theater for assistance. Gondola tours in Venice had reduced their capacity in 2020 due to concerns about overweight tourists. No injuries were reported in the incident.

via Fox News|
#gondola#safety#selfies
travel2 years ago

Tourists' Selfie Obsession Leads to Venice Gondola Disaster

A group of tourists in Venice fell into a canal when their gondola capsized after they refused to sit down and stop taking selfies. The gondolier, attempting a difficult maneuver, also ended up in the water while trying to rescue the passengers. The incident, captured on video and shared online, occurred when the tourists ignored the gondolier's instructions and continued to stand and take photos, causing the boat to tip over. The tourists were eventually brought to safety and provided with assistance. Venice's gondoliers' association had previously reduced capacity on their boats due to the increased weight of tourists.

via The Guardian|
#gondola#safety#selfies