Man climbing power tower in north Houston rescued

Houston police officers, mental health counselors, and Houston fire officials were able to talk a man down from a power tower Thursday.

A 30-year-old man was seen climbing a 60-foot transmission tower.

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Rescue officials were dispatched to the area of E. Hardy Road and Parker Road in North Houston where the tower is located.

The man will be taken for a mental health exam.

Center Point and Toll Road Constables also assisted in the rescue. 


 

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