Worker falls at Disneyland's 'Small World' ride, dangles 20 feet off ground

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Friday, October 5, 2018
File photo of the "It's A Small World" ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
File photo of the "It's A Small World" ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- A construction worker slipped and fell at Disneyland's "It's A Small World" ride, ending up dangling 20 feet off the ground.

Anaheim Fire and Rescue officials were called to a report of a technical rescue at the ride around 4 a.m. Friday. Responding authorities found a contract worker had been working inside the attraction when he slipped and fell.

The man was wearing safety gear, including a harness. He fell about 6 feet and was caught by his harness, suspended approximately 20 feet off the ground, authorities said.

Rescuers put a ladder up to the man and lowered him down. He was uninjured and refused any medical treatment.