A three-year-old girl entangled in the tail of a giant kite survived a terrifying ride after being swept more than 30 metres into the air during a kite festival in Taiwan, video footage posted on social media on Sunday showed. Identifying the girl solely by the surname Lin, local news reports said she only suffered minor cuts. The distress caused by the sight of the near disaster persuaded organizers to cut short the festival in Hsinchu city in northwestern Taiwan. A Hsinchu city government official told media that a sudden gust of wind at the site, which is known for its strong winds, caused the kite's tail to wrap around the child's waist. Video of the incident was shared by festival-goers on social media and quickly racked up millions of views.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2020 13:03 UTC