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Man falls from elevated path at Fairbury City Dam
A man fell from an elevated walking path by the Fairbury City Dam River.
Friday, September 29th 2023, 9:39 AM CDT
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Fairbury City Dam River
FAIRBURY, Neb -- A male individual fell from an elevated walking path by Little Blue River at the Fairbury City Dam.
Jefferson County Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a male individual who was injured and located underneath the Fairbury City Dam River walking path bridge.
Law enforcement, EMS, and Fire personnel were dispatched to the scene and found a 23-year-old male lying in about six-inches of water.
The male was conscious and breathing; but was transported to Jefferson Community Health and Life and later a Lincoln hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
The events that lead up to the male falling are still under investigation, according to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.