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71-Year-Old Dangles From Flagpole for 20 Minutes

Firefighters have rescued a contractor who fell and was left dangling from a flagpole about 75 feet off the ground. Police say 71-year-old Paul Reed was changing a cable on the 105-foot pole when his rope-and-board seating rig slipped. (Jan. 13)

Associated Press | January 14, 2009Watch more videos from Associated Press

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