Woman rescued after falling into steep ditch in Rockford, fire department says

ROCKFORD, Ill (WTVO) — A woman was rescued Monday night after falling into a steep ditch, according to the Rockford Fire Department.

Officials said fire crews assisted police after receiving reports that a woman had fallen into a steep, wooded ditch behind a concrete wall.

Firefighters said an aerial ladder and rope system was used to safely lift the woman from the difficult terrain…

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