Man dies at the Port of Long Beach

Photo courtesy of LBFD

Long Beach firefighters rescued a man on top of a container crane at the Port of Long Beach who was suffering from a medical emergency.

Details:

According to the LBFD, crews were called to the 300 block of Mediterranean Way at roughly 6 p.m., Monday night.

• First responders attempted to resuscitate the ill man on the crane, but he later died.

• LBFD spokesperson Jack Crabtree told the Post that about 20 firemen helped to lower the man down.

• The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office was also on the scene, and they will investigate the man's death.