AUSTIN, Texas — Window washers dressed as Superman, Batman, Iron Man and Captain America rappelled down five stories at Texas Children’s Austin on Tuesday, surprising young patients with an unexpected visit from their favorite superheroes.

Each child received a cape and spent time with the characters as they descended from the hospital’s roof.

Window washers dressed as Superman, Batman, Iron Man and Captain America rappelled down five stories at Texas Children's Austin on Tuesday, surprising young patients with an unexpected visit from their favorite superheroes. (Photo: Texas Children's Hospital)

Window washers dressed as Superman, Batman, Iron Man and Captain America rappelled down five stories at Texas Children’s Austin on Tuesday, surprising young patients with an unexpected visit from their favorite superheroes. (Photo: Texas Children’s Hospital)

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Staff said it will be a lifelong memories for patients, including those facing extended hospital stays.