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Contractor rescued after falling down well in Orland Park

ORLAND PARK, Ill.  (CBS) -- A man was rescued by first responders after falling down a well in Orland Park Wednesday afternoon.

The accident happened at a home in the 14300 block of Oakley Avenue in the southwest suburb around 2 p.m., according to spokesman Ray Hanania.

A contractor was in the basement area of a house when he fell down the 20- to 30-foot well. 

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Orland Fire Protection District

It took about an hour to lift the victim up out of the well, according to Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield.

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Orland Fire Protection District

Dozens of firefighters had to use a harness to get the contractor out.

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Orland Fire Protection District

The contractor's condition was stabilized.

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