Firefighters rescue trapped window washers

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Firefighters rescue workers
Firefighters rescue workers.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Firefighters were able to rescue a team of window washers after they became stuck Monday near the Galleria area.

Houston Fire officials say the window washers became stuck after they lost power to their lift at the Marathon Oil Tower on San Felipe Street at Yorktown. Firefighters were able to remove a window to rescue the workers.

SkyEye HD was over the scene of a high-angle rescue near the Galleria area.

PHOTOS: Firefighters work to free trapped window washers

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Rescuers worked to restore power so they could get off the lift.

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