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Firefighters Rescue Teen Who Fell Down 40-Foot Shaft In Old Town

Firefighters had to stabilize the shaft in order to safely get the teen. He was taken to Northern Hospital with minor injuries.

(CBS Chicago)

CHICAGO (CBS) — According to police, the 17-year-old was on a rooftop with friends who he fell four stories in the 1200 block of North LaSalle Street around 4 a.m.

Firefighters had to stabilize the shaft in order to safely get the teen. He was taken to Northern Hospital with minor injuries.

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