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Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Maryland Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Maryland Leaves Riders Stranded
Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Maryland Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens of thrill-seekers got more than they bargained for after a ride malfunction left them stranded in the air at Six Flags America in Maryland. Prince George’s County Fire/EMS said technical rescue crews were called to the 13700 block of Central Avenue in Largo at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, for a report of riders stranded on a ride. In total, officials say that crews worked with park staff to safely evacuate 32 riders who were stuck on an undisclosed ride, resulting in one minor injury. “Patients (were) to be evaluated by EMS,” officials said. "One patient was transported with seri…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Rescued From Cave In Central PA: Officials (PHOTOS) Man Rescued From Cave In Central PA: Officials (PHOTOS)
Man Rescued From Cave In Central PA: Officials (Photos) Numerous emergency crews rescued a man "who was wedged in a crevice, deep inside the Wind Cave at the Clark Nature Preserve" on Saturday night into Sunday morning, officials explained to Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 9.  The man was rescued after 1 a.m. after over five and a half hours stuck in the cave, rescue workers explained.  Crews were called to the scene at the Clark Nature Preserve Bridge Valley Road in Martic Township 6:12 p.m.  The cave posed numerous challenges: dark, narrow, slippery conditions within Wind Cave. A tube to supply the man oxygen was lowered down at …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Tree Falls On Norristown House (PHOTOS) Tree Falls On Norristown House (PHOTOS)
Tree Falls On Norristown House (Photos) A tree fell onto a house in Norristown Tuesday, June 7, authorities said. City rescue crews were called to the 300 block of East Marshall Street after receiving a report of a trapped resident, the Norristown Fire Department said. The house's ceiling was damaged, according to photos taken at the scene. The NFD was dispatched for a technical rescue in the 300 Blk of E Marshall St this afternoon, for reports of a person... Posted by Norristown Fire Department on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 There were no injuries, fire officials told Daily Voice.

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by Nicole Acosta