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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 10, 1965 reads, "Dennis Fisk, 22, of 5422 Klump St., North Hollywood, is covered from head to foot with sand, as he is placed on a fire department litter, following his being buried alive for almost three hours."; See images #00131066 through #00131068 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Underground construction--Accidents--California--Los Angeles Rescues--California--Los Angeles Rescue work--California--Los Angeles Construction workers--Accidents--California--Los Angeles Construction workers--Wounds and injuries--California--Los Angeles Construction workers--California--Los Angeles Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Litters--California--Los Angeles Construction and demolition debris--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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