DC Fire and EMS crew members climbed over 200 feet to treat a man who severely hurt his leg before a crane operator lowered him down Saturday morning. (Courtesy DC Fire and EMS) A man was taken to the hospital after D.C. Fire and EMS performed a high-angle rescue at 230 feet in the air Saturday morning. D.C. Fire said the man suffered a serious injury to his leg while working to assemble a crane at the 400 block of Florida Avenue NE around 10 a.m. Special Ops crews with D.C. Fire and EMS climbed the equivalent of roughly 23 stories to treat and stabilize the man, then lowered him to safety using another crane at the site, according to the department. D.C. Fire says his injuries are non-life threatening and he was transported to an area trauma center.
Additional video of lowering process at hi-angle rescue. This delicate operation required specialized expertise by #DCsBravest Special Ops crews. Firefighters had to climb the 230 foot crane, treat & stabilize the victim, & then develop a plan to safely lower him to to safety. pic.twitter.com/g0amE4jcnN
The year may have just started, but it's already time to start planning your next vacation. With the help of the Travel & Adventure Show, guests can learn more about their ideal destinations with the help of travel experts and other representatives, including "travel celebrities" like Rick Steves, the host of TV show "Rick Steves’ Europe."
The Travel & Adventure Show has taken place in the District for over 10 years and is the largest travel event in the region. This weekend, from Jan. 17-18, expect more than 300 destinations from around the world exhibiting and offering exclusive show-only deals and trip giveaways.
