Medics respond to rescue in rafters of 5th Avenue Theatre

Medics with the Seattle Fire Department responded to a medical emergency in the rafters of the 5th Avenue Theatre on Wednesday, according to Seattle Fire.

At about 11:44 a.m. on Oct. 19, a man experienced a medical emergency in the rafters above the 5th Avenue stage, near the 1300 block of 5th Avenue.

Crews safely lowered the man in a stokes basket, where he was evaluated by paramedics.

The man was transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

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