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15-Hour Rescue of Stranded Schoolchildren Captured in Film

5/14/2025

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In August 2023, a cable car carrying schoolchildren in northwest Pakistan malfunctioned, stranding them 900 feet in the air. A gripping 15-hour rescue unfolded, vividly documented in "Hanging By a Wire," directed by Mohammed Ali Naqvi. The film reveals exclusive footage and powerful testimonies, highlighting the bravery and urgency of the rescue mission.

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Story summary

In August 2023, a cable car carrying schoolchildren in northwest Pakistan malfunctioned, stranding them 900 feet in the air. A gripping 15-hour rescue unfolded, vividly documented in "Hanging By a Wire," directed by Mohammed Ali Naqvi. The film reveals exclusive footage and powerful testimonies, highlighting the bravery and urgency of the rescue mission.