Washington Monument inspection delayed by lightning fears

By Liz Essley
Published September 27, 2011 4:00am ET
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Washington Monument inspection delayed by lightning fears
A team member of Wiss Janney and Elstner Disaster Assistance Team sets up grappling and repelling equipment on top of the Washington Memorial on Tuesday.-Graeme Jennings/Examiner

Eyes turned up Tuesday as Washingtonians and tourists witnessed a sight never before seen: men inching along the tip of the Washington Monument, with only ropes to suspend them.

 

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