Newburgh(Orange) Rope Rescue 05-21-13

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Date:05-21-13
Time:1250
Incident Type: Rope Rescue
District : Middle Hope FD/ City of Beacon FD
Location: Newburgh/Beacon Bridge
Units: Orange County Sheriff's Marine Unit, DEC Police Marine Unit, NYSP, Middle Hope FD, City of Beacon FD
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Weather Conditions:Clear
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Description:Orange County Sheriff Marine Unit and DEC Police Marine Unit was on scene of two workers on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge that were left dangling over the river when the structure that supported them collapsed. City of Beacon and Middle Hope FDs responded. NYS bridge authority Rescue Team pulled the workers to safety Great Job Guys

Edited May 21, 2013 by ace84