ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn Crews rescue parachutist dangling from Arizona power lines A military parachutist who dropped onto high-voltage power lines in southern Arizona had to dangle for several hours before he could be rescued by firefighters and utility crews ByThe Associated Press • 2 min read Email this article ARIZONA CITY, Ariz. -- A military parachutist who dropped onto high-voltage power lines in southern Arizona had to dangle for several hours before he could be safely rescued by firefighters and utility crews. Firefighters arranged to have the lines de-energized before crews using a ladder truck could get near the parachutist and pull off the rescue Friday, Eloy Fire District Assistant Chief Robert Maestas said. He called the man “extremely lucky."