Person rescued from embankment in Avalon

A person was rescued from an embankment in Avalon.

Allegheny County dispatchers say police officers, firefighters, and medics were called to the 500 block of Oakwood Avenue at around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday.

Firefighters appeared to use a rope to pull the person up.

Investigators say that person was taken to a hospital.

Tow trucks were also called to the scene.

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