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Firefighters Save Man Shocked By Power Lines

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver firefighters saved a man replacing shingles on the roof of a home near 22nd Avenue and Humboldt Street. They say power lines shocked him.

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The firefighters used a ladder truck and ropes to bring him down to safety. The man injured his foot, but is otherwise expected to be okay.

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It's not clear how the man came in contact with the power lines. No one else was hurt.

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