By Associated Press - Wednesday, May 21, 2014

KALAMA, Wash. (AP) - It took emergency responders nearly an hour to rescue a Kalama-area man from a tough spot after he drove off a ledge on his riding lawnmower, which apparently landed on top of him.

Cowlitz Fire District 5 says he fell about 15 feet Tuesday and landed next to the Kalama River.

A family friend told The Daily News (https://is.gd/NFnH9s ) the 72-year-old was transferred to Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver and he was in intensive care with a broken pelvis, cracked ribs and internal injuries.



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