11-8-09 Ship rescue

Sunday, November 8, 2009. The time is now 16:55 hours.

Tampa Fire Rescue on scene of industrial accident at Riverhawk Marine 5200 block Tyson Ave.

Two workers cleaning inside of a ship in dry dock were overcome by fumes. One worker managed get out on his own. He was treated on scene by paramedics and transported to a local hospital in good condition. Other worker is still trapped inside the hold as firefighter and rescuers are working to free him.
addendum:
about 1715 hrs the man was freed and transported to a local hospital in good condition.

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