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Man Rescued from 15-Foot Hole at Pomona Construction Site

3/20/2026

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A man fell into a 15-foot hole at a construction site in Pomona, California, on March 18.
Los Angeles County firefighters responded around 1:15 PM.
The cause of the fall remains unclear.
They used a hoist to rescue him by 3:20 PM, despite the sweltering heat.
He was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital, where his condition has not been disclosed.

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Story summary

A man fell into a 15-foot hole at a construction site in Pomona, California, on March 18.
Los Angeles County firefighters responded around 1:15 PM.
The cause of the fall remains unclear.
They used a hoist to rescue him by 3:20 PM, despite the sweltering heat.
He was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital, where his condition has not been disclosed.