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Young Malaga man rescued following 12-metre fall
Firefighters, medical staff and the Local Police took part in the operation in the town of Villanueva de Algaidas
Crews from the Archidona and Antequera provincial fire brigade (CPB) rescued a 27-year-old man who fell from a drop of around 12 metres ... near the A-7201 road in the municipality of Villanueva de Algaidas on Thursday night.
The rescue team had to clear away the undergrowth to reach the victim, as he had fallen in a rural area covered in scrub, with a difficult access.
With the help of ropes, a stretcher, the medical services and the Local Police, they were able to carry him to an ambulance.
He was conscious when they initially took him to a local health centre, before his transfer to the Antequera hospital.
The operation ended at around 3.15am on Friday. The victim's condition is currenly unknown.
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