ABOVE: Tourists trapped by a landslide in Peru are rescued via a steel cable
Dozens of tourists were transported on a steel cable across a river to the Machu Picchu Inca ruins in Peru after a landslide disrupted travel in the area.
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The landslide occurred early on Wednesday and caused the Aobamba River to overflow and damage a pedestrian bridge used to access the tourist attraction.
On Thursday, authorities helped visitors cross the river into other side while the bridge was being repaired.
As a safety precaution, government authorities asked tourism agencies and locals travelling with groups from the Santa Teresa district to Machu Picchu to avoid visiting the site.
Heavy rains triggered the landslide that damaged the bridge.
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