Man Rescued After Being Trapped In Manhole For 12 Hours

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by Caryn Little

GASTONIA, N.C.--Emergency workers were able to free a man that was stuck in a manhole for more than 12 hours. 

Officials say the man fell in the manhole on East Long Street in Gastonia after he jumped over a concrete barrier.  The manhole was uncovered but police say it was surrounded by barriers. 

Authorities say someone heard the man calling for help around 8 a.m. Thursday morning.  The man was taken to Gaston Memorial Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

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