Crime & Safety

Rescuers Called When Man Climbs Cell Tower, Refuses To Come Down

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue spent more than 2 1/2 hours trying to rescue a man who climbed nearly to the top of a cell tower.

TAMPA, FL -- Hillsborough County Fire Rescue spent more than 2 1/2 hours trying to rescue a man who climbed nearly to the top of a cell tower off Waters Avenue and then refused to come down on Monday.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office crisis negotiators finally talked the man into climbing back down. He was taken into protective custody.

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