2 Window Washers Rescued from Calif. High-Rise

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Two window washers have been rescued after dangling from a Long Beach high-rise after their work platform tilted.

Fire spokesman Joshua Johnson says the metal scaffolding slipped, but the two workers were wearing safety harnesses and did not fall. Fire rescue crews went to the top of the mirrored building and quickly rescued one man.

The other remained about 15 feet from the roof, holding onto the platform for about 45 minutes until a firefighter rappelled down and helped the worker get hauled up to the roof.

Neither was seriously injured.

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