Chicago Firefighters Rescue Tree Trimmer Stuck in Tree

Fire photographer Tim Olk captured some dramatic photos of Chicago firefighters rescuing a tree trimmer who had become trapped in a tree about 75 feet above the ground.

Responding to the scene were Squad 5, Truck 18, Tower Ladder 39, Battalion 6, Special Ops Chief 515, and Deputy District Chief 221, along with Ambulance 1.

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