Power cut causes cable car panic

[gregmcc]

http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2256141,00.html

Bummer. I wouldn't want to be stuck half way up the mountain when the power goes out!

 

[bekdik]

That's going to improve tourism.

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Weren't they supposed to test and inspect the genny on a regular basis?

 

[bekdik]

Weren't they supposed to test and inspect the genny on a regular basis?

According to spokeswoman, the cause wasn't a failed genny, rather caused by a mechanical error brought about by the shutdown.

 

[Geriatrix]

That must be hectic. I would probably have pissed my pants.

 

[Alchemist]

Weren't they supposed to test and inspect the genny on a regular basis?

They do... However, when theywere told to test and inspect genny, they thought the boss ment Jenny at front desk

 

[boramk]

don they have generatores up there?

 

[cmj001]

That's going to improve tourism.

No Kidding Seriously though... I read it had nothing to do with Eskom... can anyone believe that. The manager said in a report that the "docking mechanism failed". We believe her....