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Firefighters in Oakland Rescue Man Stuck in Tree

Oakland firefighters rescued a man this afternoon after he became stuck in a tree he was trimming.

A fire dispatcher said firefighters responded to 3220 Louise Street around 4:30 p.m. on reports of a man stuck in a tree 40 feet off the ground.

A California Highway Patrol helicopter was called in to assist firefighters in safely removing the man from the tree, according to fire officials.

He eventually was brought down on a ladder.

Further information about how the man became stuck in tree or if there were any injuries was unavailable.

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