Repairing Christ the Redeemer Is Not for the Faint of Heights

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By Annie Colbert2014-01-22 17:02:08 UTC

High above Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a few brave workers began repairs on the 92-year-old Christ the Redeemer statue on Tuesday.

The famous monument suffered damage to its fingers and head during a lightning storm last week. Fixing the 98-foot tall Art Deco piece of architecture that stands atop of Corcovado Mountain is not a job for anyone with a fear of heights.

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A photographer captured beautiful (and slightly terrifying) images of the restoration efforts. Officials plan to install additional lightning rods after mending the statue's chips.

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Topics: Brazil, Photos, Pics, rio de Janeiro, US & World, Weather, World