A tower technician was rescued from a broadcast tower in Rockford, Illinois, on Monday (August 10) afternoon after suffering from a dehydration-related medical emergency.
WTVO reported that the climber was working on a tower at WTVO-TV/WQRF-TV, when he needed rescuing at 275 feet (83 meters) above the ground.
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The climber was carrying out a routine equipment inspection of the tower when he began experiencing a medical issue, reported to be dehydration.
First responders from Rockford Fire and Northwest Fire Protection District were called to 1917 N. Meridian Road at 3:05 pm to help bring the climber down.
