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Window washers in high-rise rescue
The two men were left stranded after their platform suddenly drooped to one side. (Twitpic)

Window washers in high-rise rescue

10:00 AEST Thu Aug 6 2009
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Two window washers were left dangling 37 storeys up on a Boston building after their platform malfunctioned during a routine cleaning job.

Firefighters smashed through several office windows to rescue the pair while curious workers from neighbouring buildings gathered on the streets below to watch.

The men were stranded on the platform for about 20 minutes.

Authorities hoisted the platform onto the roof of the building ahead of an inspection.

The two men were left stranded after their platform suddenly drooped to one side. (Twitpic)
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