Rescuers devise unusual plan after worker becomes trapped high above Illinois highway

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Emergency crews rescue a maintenance worker who became trapped about 130 feet above the ground inside a highway gas station sign in Wilmington, Illinois, after the boom lift he was using malfunctioned, prompting a multi-agency technical rescue. (AP Photo)

A worker was rescued after spending several hours stranded roughly 130 feet above the ground inside a highway gas station sign in northeastern Illinois when the lift he was using malfunctioned, prompting a technical rescue involving multiple agencies and specialized equipment, according to People. The incident happened Tuesday in Wilmington, about 60 miles southwest of Chicago, abc7chicago.com reported.

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