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Florida Man Swallowed by Sinkhole: Conditions Too Unstable to Approach

A sinkhole that swallowed a Florida man when it collapsed the bedroom portion of his home overnight is "extremely unstable," expected to grow bigger and too dangerous for rescuers to approach, Hillsborough County officials said. "Until we know where it's safe to bring the equipment, we really are just handicapped and paralyzed and can't really do a whole lot more than sit and wait," Hillsborough County Fire Chief Ron Rogers told reporters this evening. "It's a tough situation; it's even tougher...Full Story
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