Rope breaks unexpectedly! Huge Guanyin Statue in Yilan has its head severed while being hoisted; Onlooker exclaims: 'Compensation needed'

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During the hoisting of a Buddha statue in Luodong Yonghe Temple in Yilan, the misjudgment of the nylon rope's weight-bearing capacity led to the decapitation of the statue. The incident, where the statue's head fell as the rope suddenly snapped, was captured on video and drew attention on social media. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the temple has demanded compensation from the manufacturer and plans to purchase a new statue. Netizens discussed the incident, questioning the choice of ropes used and suggesting humorous solutions, while the temple explained that the accident occurred due to misjudgment of the weight capacity of the nylon rope.

Source: YAHOO

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