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Monson man survives 30-foot drop into underground water tank

The man was rescued and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Monson first responders at Monday night's rescue of a man who fell into an underground storage tank. MONSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

By Gwen Egan

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Around 8 p.m. Monday evening a man was on a hike in Monson when he suddenly fell 30 feet into an underground storage tank.

The water storage tank is thought to have formerly serviced the Monson Developmental Center, Monson Police said in a Facebook post.

The 32-year-old man was removed from the tank around 11 p.m., according to Monson Police. He was then taken to a local hospital with suspected non-life-threatening injuries.

An image of the rescue personnel was published as well.

A crowd of rescue personnel alongside fire and police crew members stand around the area where the man fell. Monson Police Department

Monson Police and Fire Departments responded to the call as well as the Western Mass Technical Rescue Team.

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