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72-Year-Old Woman Becomes Viral Sensation After Being Hoisted by Shop Shutters

Anne Hughes, a cleaner at a Welsh convenience store, was lifted into the air when her coat got caught in the security shutters, sparking widespread amusement online.

  • Anne Hughes, 72, was unexpectedly lifted several feet into the air outside a Best One store in Wales when her coat snagged on the security shutters.
  • The incident, captured on CCTV, quickly went viral, amassing nearly 2 million views on social media platforms.
  • Despite the scare, Hughes was not injured and has taken the incident in stride, joking about her newfound fame.
  • The store capitalized on the event, humorously promoting their business with the tagline, "Best one prices don’t go up, only the staff go up."
  • Hughes, who has worked as a cleaner at the store for seven years, humorously remarked she'll now always have her makeup on to 'handle the fame'.
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