Man gets caught in hot air balloon rope in Rajasthan,dies

Jaipur, April 10: A man lost his life after getting entangled in a rope of a hot air balloon in Baran district of Rajasthan.

The incident happened after the man accidentally got entangled in a rope of a hot air balloon, which suddenly lifted him several feet into the air before the rope snapped.

Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the safety protocols followed at the event.

A video footage from the event, shows the man standing near the balloon moments before he became tangled in one of its support ropes. As per reports the rope snapped mid-air, causing the man to plummet to the ground. He was pulled up to an estimated height of around 40 feet.

He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead by the doctors. As per the officials, the balloon was operated by a private company that had previously collaborated with the Baran district administration.