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Cemetery Worker Rescued From Grave In Central Jersey Cemetery Worker Rescued From Grave In Central Jersey
Cemetery Worker Rescued From Grave In Central Jersey A cemetery worker who fell into a grave was rescued in Central Jersey, authorities said. At 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, South Brunswick Police received a report of a man falling into a grave at the Holy Cross Cemetery, 840 Route 535.  South Brunswick EMS, Monmouth Junction Fire Department, and Monroe Fire Department responded.  The emergency agencies found a 47-year-old male down approximately 6 feet in an open grave site. Rescuers learned the male was working on the site when a piece of wood gave way and he fell in. A special trench and rescue team from the Princeton First Aid…

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by Jon Craig
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8 Pets Rescued, 2 Cats Killed In Central Jersey House Fire; 3 People Hurt 8 Pets Rescued, 2 Cats Killed In Central Jersey House Fire; 3 People Hurt
8 Pets Rescued, 2 Cats Killed In Central Jersey House Fire; 3 People Hurt Eight cats were rescued but two other cats died in Thursday's house fire in Middlesex County. An 11th cat remains missing. One of the home's residents was injured, authorities said. A police officer, firefighter and the resident all were taken to the hospital with injuries from fire, police said. At about 1 p.m., Spotswood police responded to Fernhead Avenue on a report of a house fire.  Patrol officers found flames and heavy smoke coming from the top of the home. Officers assisted the residents in exiting the home while also gathering some of the family pets, police said. One of the p…

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by Jon Craig