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Teen rescued after falling from Fruen Mill ruins in Minneapolis

WCCO digital headlines: Morning of May 17, 2023
WCCO digital headlines: Morning of May 17, 2023 01:18

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minneapolis fire crews responded to a call about a teenager who had fallen approximately two stories of the vacant Fruen Mill ruins. 

Crews arrived at 303 Thomas Ave N. around 8:30 p.m. on May 16 to find the caller at the front gate of the mills led crews inside to where their friend was located. 

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Once inside, crews found a 16-year-old individual inside the mill ruins who had fallen approximately two stories. The individual was conscious and in stable -- but serious -- condition with a possible broken leg. 

Fire crews and Hennepin Healthcare paramedics stabilized the victim's injuries on site, and transported them to a local hospital for further medical evaluation. 

No other injuries where reported. 

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