"Despite the fall of 30 to 40 feet into what appeared to be an abandoned well or sinkhole, the worker remained alert during the rescue."
"Firefighters used a technical rope system to safely extract the injured worker in under two hours, preparing for minimal disruption during the operation."
On March 3, 2025, firefighters in Hesperia rescued a gas company worker who fell into a 30 to 40-foot pit, suspected to be an abandoned well or sinkhole. The incident occurred shortly after 9:15 a.m. while the worker was near co-workers when the ground collapsed. Despite the significant fall, he remained alert throughout the rescue. Firefighters utilized a technical rope system and completed the rescue in under two hours. The injured worker was subsequently transported by helicopter to a trauma facility, with no details released on his injuries.
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