Watch: Kite flyer gone with the wind

Srinagar: Kite flying became a fatal attraction for a Sri Lankan man when he was carried away by it. Hard to believe?  However, it stands true.

In a bizarre video shared on Twitter, the man is swept in the air for several seconds, carried away by a runaway kite. It is said to be shot in the Jaffna area of Sri Lanka. According to news reports, the man was attempting to fly a large kite that was tied to jute ropes. However, due to unexpected and heavy gusts of wind, the kite picked up speed and swept him away as he lost control.

The man can be seen holding on to the rope as he dangles in the air, much to the shock and distress of the onlookers. After a few seconds, the rope is lowered and the man lets go of the rope even as he is a couple of feet above the ground. Then a person rushes to help him. Fortunately, the young man sustained only minor injuries.

According to news reports, the man later said he was swept away by the kite as he had not realized that his team members, who were standing behind him, had let go of the rope attached to the kite. He held on to the kite as long as he can and let go only when his hands became numb. As reported by the Daily Mirror, he only sustained minor injuries.