Man rescued after getting stuck in slide at Connecticut playground
Medics provided oxygen and ventilation to the man while firefighters removed a section of the slide with what appeared to be a buzz saw.
The man was freed within 30 minutes and was evaluated on scene by EMS. He refused treatment and transport to a local emergency room.
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With admirable restraint, the fire department described the rescue as 'a unique call for service.'
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Shortly after 4:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to Northeast Elementary School for a report of a man stuck in a slide, according to radio transmissions recorded on Broadcastify. Medics provided oxygen and ventilation to the man while firefighters removed a section of the slide with what appeared to be a buzz saw. The man was freed within 30 minutes and was evaluated on scene by EMS. He refused treatment and transport to a local emergency room. Advertisement With admirable restraint, the fire department described the rescue as 'a unique call for service.' Truman Dickerson can be reached at
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