An elderly man cleaning the windows of his tenth floor apartment on Tuesday (June 14) who slipped and fell two floors down, was saved when his leg caught on the window grills of the eighth floor apartment below, local media reported.
Neighbours quickly discovered the man dangling outside their window grills and notified the police for help.
Rescuers arrived on the scene ten minutes later but were slowed down by the narrow lanes in the local area, so they had to get to the building by foot.
Rescuers secured the man's leg with a rope in case his leg came free, before proceeding to pull the victim to safety.
The man, who in the fear of his losing his life had been gripping the window railings with his hands, had to be persuaded to let go before the rescuer was able to pull him back into the building.
Local media reported that the man was treated in the hospital and was unscathed except for a few scrapes.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:29 AM EDT2012-05-22 09:29:29 GMT
Beautiful Weather Continues!Under clear skies and light winds, temperatures will bottom out near 50 degrees around sunrise Sunday morning. Then, with lots of sunshine, we'll warm to around 70 degrees by
Stray storm possible today. Hot and Windy Wednesday.
Monday, May 21 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-22 02:42:54 GMT
New developments in the case of a Quanah High School Principal accused of paddling a student too hard. Newschannel 6 has learned the principal's certificate has been suspended. The Texas Education Agency
New developments in the case of a Quanah High School Principal accused of paddling a student too hard. Newschannel 6 has learned the principal's certificate has been suspended.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:09 PM EDT2012-05-22 01:09:52 GMT
Officials say the escaped inmate is armed and dangerous and was last seen in Jack County after escaping from Parker County. Officials are asking you to be on the lookout for 29-year-old Donald McFadden
We're continue our coverage of an escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:23 AM EDT2012-05-22 15:23:40 GMT
The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry handed out it's Small Business awards Monday, May 21. John Ahearn received the 2012 Chamber Small Business Person Award. Ahearn took over the company
Several small businesses awarded for success in the community.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
WACO, Texas (AP) - Opening statements are set to be delivered Tuesday in the federal trial of a soldier accused of planning to bomb a restaurant frequented by Fort Hood troops. Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo faces
WACO, Texas (AP) - Opening statements are set to be delivered Tuesday in the federal trial of a soldier accused of planning to bomb a restaurant frequented by Fort Hood troops.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station. The SpaceX company's Falcon 9 rocket took flight at 3:44 a.m. Tuesday from
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers are investigating the causes of food shortages across the state and how to solve them. The House Human Services and Public Health Committees have asked experts to explain
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers are investigating the causes of food shortages across the state and how to solve them.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-05-22 13:15:15 GMT
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say two soldiers from a Fort Sill Army post unit have been killed in an attack in Afghanistan.The Department of Defense announced Monday that 2nd Lt. Tobias C. Alexander
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say two soldiers from a Fort Sill Army post unit have been killed in an attack in Afghanistan.
Monday, May 21 2012 7:44 PM EDT2012-05-21 23:44:01 GMT
Archer City has a new emergency vehicle. Archer lost an ambulance that was hit by another vehicle last month. With the help of an emergency grant, a brand new ambulance is now in its place. The ambulance
Archer City has a new emergency vehicle. Archer lost an ambulance that was hit by another vehicle last month. With the help of an emergency grant, a brand new ambulance is now in its place.
Monday, May 21 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-05-21 18:03:33 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation.
