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    1. Rescue

    Man Trapped In Texas Tank Rescued

    Nov. 11, 2009
    HOUSTON --   A man was trapped inside a tank at a northeast Houston business, KPRC Local 2 reported.   Rescue crews were called to Darling International on Schalker Drive near Cavalcade Street at about 10 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators said the man was inspecting the tank with another coworker when he fell 20- to 25-feet. Crews pulled him out of the tank at about 11:15 a.m. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Darling International is an oil storage facility.

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    HOUSTON --

    A man was trapped inside a tank at a northeast Houston business, KPRC Local 2 reported.

    Rescue crews were called to Darling International on Schalker Drive near Cavalcade Street at about 10 a.m. Tuesday.

    Investigators said the man was inspecting the tank with another coworker when he fell 20- to 25-feet.

    Crews pulled him out of the tank at about 11:15 a.m. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

    Darling International is an oil storage facility.

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