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Denver Fire High-Angle Rescue Teams Help Stranded Window Washer Near Coors Field

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver firefighters rushed to rescue a stranded window washer in downtown Denver on Friday afternoon. Crews worked to remove the window washer at 1600 20th Street.

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The DFD Special Operation crews used "High-Angle Rescue" teams to remove the uninjured person to the safety of the tower ladder just below where he was stranded.

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(credit: Denver Fire)

The window washer appeared to be stranded more than 6 stories above the ground. Investigators said there was a malfunction in the window washer's buckets. The address is that of the Rally Hotel across from Coors Field in Denver's Ballpark neighborhood.

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