An excavator had fallen down a steep embankment pinning the operator underneath it.

Chief Belsito immediately called for the District 7 tech rescue team and a heavy duty rotator tow truck from Direnzos towing.

Crews worked feverishly to try to lift the excavator off of the victim.

Unfortunately the victim passed from his injuries. It took about 7 hours to free him.

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