Slaton, Texas Firefighters Complete a High-Angle Rescue

Crews joined with firefighters from the city of Lubbockto successfully extricate two people from the interior of a 70,000 gallon water tower.
Nov. 16, 2006

Firefighters in Slaton, Texas complete a high-angle rescue on Oct. 19. Crews joined with firefighters from the city of Lubbockto successfully extricate two people from the interior of a 70,000 gallon water tower.

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The victims had been painting the interior of the tank and were overcome by paint fumes.

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