Hot‑air balloon hits 925‑ft tower, prompting high‑risk Longview rescue
Emergency crews in Longview pulled off a rare, high‑risk operation after a hot‑air balloon was blown into the cables of a 925‑foot cell tower. Two people were stranded near the top, forcing rescuers to climb the structure and bring them down safely. Windy conditions were a key factor in the accident, and the extreme height made the rescue especially dangerous.