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A Lynbrook teenager who fell into a shaft on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge on Monday was rescued by the FDNY and multiple police departments after being stuck there for several hours. The NYPD says it responded to a call about a 16-year-old who fell into the shaft in one of the bridge's pillars at about 5:46 p.m. and began the search. At about 8:15 p.m., the Lynbrook Police Department was alerted about the incident by the victim's mother after she saw a video on social media, which appeared to show her son in the hole, according to the LPD. The Lynbrook Police Department says it located the teen who allegedly shot the video and Lynbrook officers accompanied he and his father to the correct pillar on the bridge, where FDNY firefighters and NYPD officers helped pull the injured teen out. The teen was transported to New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan in stable condition, according to the NYPD. The teen experienced several injuries and hypothermia after being stuck in the hole for at least six hours, the LPD says. "The Lynbrook Police Department warns all people that it is illegal to explore unauthorized areas," Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino said in a statement. "However, if anyone is in an unauthorized area and experiences an emergency situation, they should immediately call 911 and request emergency assistance." It was not immediately clear if any charges would be filed.