OLDSMAR, Fla. — A Clearwater Fire and Rescue team rescued a person in Oldsmar on July 12 after the individual got stuck on a zip line, city officials said.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue Technical Rescue Team members responded with neighboring fire agencies to Empower Adventures Tampa Bay in Oldsmar for the high-angle rescue.
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It was reported that a person was stuck in the air on a zip line over a body of water and could not be reached.
The rescue team was explicitly added to the response by an on-scene commander because of the crew's Technical Rescue training and capabilities, Clearwater city officials said.
The crew was able to reach the individual, secure them into their ladder truck platform, and bring them back to dry land safely and without incident.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
