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Photograph caption dated May 11, 1965 reads, "Down from his high perch and on the ground at last is County Fireman Gerald Shaver. He was found to have fractured wrist and suffering from smoke inhalation. Capt. William Sutton, also taken down by ladder, collapsed when he was brought down safely."; See image #00116379 for additional photo in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Fire departments--California--Los Angeles--Equipment and supplies Fire departments--California--Los Angeles County Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Rescues--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Ladders Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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