KCFD: Possible robbery suspect climbs, falls 60 feet from tree

A possible robbery suspect fell more than 60 feet from a tree early Monday morning.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department was called to a large wooded area off Front Street about 3:30 a.m. by a neighboring business who heard a man calling for help.

Crews discovered a male more than 60 feet up a large tree.

Kansas City police are investigating the man as a possible person of interest in an attempted robbery at QuikTrip earlier in the evening.

KCFD tried to reach the individual with a ladder truck, but due to the height and setback, it was not possible.

As KCFD climbers began to ascend, the individual began climbing higher, where branches could no longer hold his weight.

He then fell and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is listed as stable with non-life-threatening injuries.

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