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18/07/2006
Pensioner rescued following river bed fall
An elderly man has been rescued by firefighters after falling into a dry river-bed in Co. Tyrone.
Eighty-four-year-old Duncan Stewart was trapped for eight hours before emergency services arrived at the scene at Templereagh Road, near Stewartstown around 7pm on Monday evening.
Mr Duncan was taken to hospital where it is understood he is being treated for chest and arm injuries.
(KMcA)
Eighty-four-year-old Duncan Stewart was trapped for eight hours before emergency services arrived at the scene at Templereagh Road, near Stewartstown around 7pm on Monday evening.
Mr Duncan was taken to hospital where it is understood he is being treated for chest and arm injuries.
(KMcA)
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