Fire Crews Rescue Person Who Fell Down 30-Foot Hole at Construction Site

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4 May 2024 at 10:15 am

Crews from several Arizona fire departments pulled off a challenging feat when they rescued a person who fell down a 30-foot hole at a construction site on Friday, May 3.

Video released by the Goodyear Fire Department shows firefighters working to rescue the person, who authorities believed was a teenager working at the construction site, according to local reports.

Firefighters used a tripod system to carry out the rescue, local outlet KOLD reported.

The person who was rescued had “minor injuries” and was transported to a local hospital, according to the Goodyear Fire Department. They did not reveal the person’s age. Credit: Goodyear Fire Department via Storyful

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