A visitor of Chester's Cathedral at Height attraction had to be rescued from the landmark's tower after being taken ill this morning (September 2).
The man in his 60s had become unwell after beginning tour, which allows visitors to go behind the scenes and experience breathtaking views over the city.
Cathedral staff called an ambulance and tower stewards returned the four other tour-goers, including the man's wife, to ground level.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and a hazardous area response team were called to the scene at 11.30am, and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived to rescue the casualty shortly after 12pm.
He was secured to a stretcher before the fire service's rope rescue team brought him safely to ground.
He was taken by ambulance to the Countess of Chester Hospital and is thought to be in a stable condition.
The Town Hall end of St Werburgh's Street was cordoned off while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Director of Operations Simon Warburton said: “We take the safety of tower tour-goers very seriously and have a comprehensive system in place should an emergency occur.
"Our tower stewards are fully trained in emergency protocol and First Aid and are constantly in contact with staff at ground level during each tour.
"We work in close conjunction with the North West Ambulance Service and Cheshire Fire and Rescue to ensure are facilities are safe for public access.
"We very much hope the gentleman feels better soon and wish him a speedy recovery.”
Vice Dean Canon Peter Howell-Jones added: “We are very sad to hear that a cathedral visitor was taken ill whilst on our Cathedral at Height tour and we wish him well.
"We are very pleased with the way our staff handled this difficult situation and are reassured that the systems and procedures we have in place for dealing with emergencies are correct.”
Chester Cathedral advises anyone with underlying health conditions, poor physical fitness or a fear or heights or confined spaces to avoid the tour.
