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Man stuck in water tank rescued

Posted: 03/14/13 at 8:05 am EDT      Last Updated: 03/14/13 at 11:34 am EDT

DAVIE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Rescue crews saved a man who was stuck in an empty water tank, Wednesday afternoon.

The Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue's Technical Rescue Team, along with Davie Fire Rescue responded to the scene at the Nova Southeastern University Campus in Davie.

Authorities said he was working inside the 100-foot tank when he got tired and could not get himself out.

Officials said he is expected to be OK.

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