I know you are probably going to cry at this, but...

You have to make sure that the person is standing on the lift ALL the time whilst the lift is rising up. Best use a chief for this. Leave them on there all day or just be quick when it starts to rain.

And don't take them off the lift while they are going up. They won't be able to get beck up.

The water should disappear from your lift soon so don't worry!