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Man’s arm partially amputated in rooftop mishap

The man was apparently repairing an air conditioner.

Paramedics from Netcare 911 responded to a call to a sports bar in Margate yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

According to  Netcare 911 spokesman, Shawn Herbst a man had suffered a partial amputation of his arm while repairing an air conditioner.

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“The SAPS Search and Rescue Unit was called to help get the patient off the roof where the accident had occurred,” said Mr Herbst.

The patient was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

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