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Man in Hospital Gown Jumps Fence at Miami International Airport

Man was on runway before he was taken into custody, Miami-Dade Police said

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RAW: Police respond after a man jumps a fence at Miami International Airport.

A man in a hospital gown was taken into custody after jumping a fence at Miami International Airport Wednesday morning, officials said.

Miami-Dade Police said the man was able to get onto the runway before he was taken into custody.

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Footage showed a large police response at the airport near one of the gates.

Officials haven't released the man's identity or any other details about the incident.

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