A somber moment turned strange on Monday as a member of a U.S. Honor Guard fainted while standing near the flag-draped casket of the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

The incident unfolded during a live CNN broadcast from the Great Hall of the Supreme Court in Washington DC, adding a moment of tension to the already emotional proceedings.

As the cameras rolled, viewers witnessed the female guard wobbling, with a colleague attempting to hold him up. Unfortunately, her strength gave way, and she crumbled to the floor, prompting others to rush to her aid.

The incident caught the attention of startled broadcasters, who expressed their concern, saying, "Oh, oh. We're now watching this live with you." The unexpected turn of events momentarily shifted the focus away from the solemn tribute to Justice O'Connor.

Earlier in the day, a private ceremony was held at the Supreme Court to honor Justice O'Connor's pioneering career. Speakers included Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Rev. Jane Fahey. The public will have the opportunity to pay their respects to O'Connor, who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Her legacy as a moderate conservative and trailblazer in the legal field is widely recognized.

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Justice O'Connor passed away on December 1st at the age of 93 due to complications from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, she made history as the first woman to be appointed to the nation's highest court.

The cause of the officer's collapse has not been disclosed, and her current condition remains unknown.