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Man attempts to cut tree on power linesPittsburgh PA

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N Charles St, Pittsburgh, PA

As discussed during the dispatch call, a man wearing a Steelers jersey was seen attempting to cut down a tree that was entangled in power lines with a machete near North Charles Street in Pittsburgh. Police were dispatched to investigate, and the individual was not reported to be threatening anyone.

Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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00:25
Transcript:
00:00
He was wearing a Steelers jersey.
00:02
Doesn't appear to be harming anybody, but it looks like he's trying to chop down a tree that's on power lines right now.
00:10
Like I said, he's got a machete.
00:15
Copy, is that still near North Charles Street for location?
00:21
Affirmative.
00:23
Copy, starting police now.

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Location mentioned:
N Charles St, Pittsburgh, PA

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