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A Texas community packed a convention center to thank firefighters who pulled off one of the region's most challenging technical rescues. The city celebrated the heroes who saved lives during a dramatic hot air balloon emergency. --- ##
A Bristol balloon pilot is just four countries away from breaking the world record for launching balloons in the most countries. Allie Dunnington wants to beat her late husband's record of 127 countries by flying with the Pope in Vatican City.
Friedi Kühne set a world record by walking a slackline between two hot air balloons more than a mile above Earth. After completing the 62-foot walk, he celebrated by skydiving back to the ground.
Two Longview firefighters climbed more than 900 feet up a radio tower to rescue hot air balloon riders after their balloon crashed into the structure. Despite facing fears and unprecedented heights, the team safely brought both people down after a four-hour operation.
Two hot air balloon passengers walked away unharmed after firefighters climbed nearly 1,000 feet up a cell tower to rescue them in Longview, Texas. The daring rescue took hours but ended with everyone safe and a grateful community celebrating its heroes.
When a hot air balloon ride malfunctioned at a Chengdu shopping mall, a firefighter descended from above to rescue a young boy dangling mid-air. The dramatic rope rescue ended safely, with the child unharmed and onlookers applauding the first responder's quick action.