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I just heard about a climber that was injured when he climbing up the pegs and slipped, falling 15 to 20’, hit the tower, was knocked unconscious and suffered a shoulder injury. He was saved by his cable grab. He was about 125’ up the tower according to spokesman Captain Tommy Rutledge, hanging unconscious by his rope. Colleagues called 911. From what I read he regained consciousness and climbed down to a lower platform. After the ladder truck was unable to reach him, the fire rescue team climbed the tower, about 100’, and did the patient assessment at that height. Then he was safely lowered down and taken to Gwinnett Medical Center.

Thank God he is alive! I am not sure what happened but for now let’s just give thanks that this ended with the climber living to see another day!

Coverage

http://www.ngwinnett.com/news/gwinnett-firefighters-rescue-man-injured-while-working-on-cell-tower-1461046

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/gwinnett-co-worker-injured-partial-fall-cell-tower/ngHyz/

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/jun/10/worker-rescued-after-losing-grip-125-feet-up/