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Man rescued after falling through hole in NH salt pile

Salt pile rescue in NH (Seacoastonline)

NEWINGTON, N.H. — Officials in Newington, N.H. rescued a man who fell into a hole in a salt pile at 372 Shattuck Way in the town, the fire department confirmed to Boston 25 News.

That rescue attempt began after officials were called to the scene just after 1 p.m. That man was rescued around 5 p.m. and was transported to a local hospital as a precaution but is expected to be okay, according to the town’s fire chief. He was believed to be conscious and alert during the search, the fire department said.

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The depth of the hole that person fell into is currently unknown. Other local fire departments also assisted in the rescue.

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