Australian Man Rescued After Being Stuck in Storm Drain for 36 Hours
Australian emergency workers in Brisbane rescued a man in his 30s who was stuck in a storm drain for 36 hours after reportedly trying to retrieve a dropped mobile phone.
Details of the Incident
- The man entered the storm drain over the weekend and refused help from a passerby on Sunday.
- He had to drink drain water as he searched for a way out.
- Emergency services were alerted when a resident heard heavy breathing from the drain on Monday.
Rescue Operation
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services firefighters were able to lift the lid of the drain and rescue the man after being alerted to the scene.
Condition of the Man
The man suffered from abrasions and cold exposure and was transported to Mater Hospital. Emergency services reported that he was in stable condition.
Local Witness Account
Passerby James Lingwood, who had seen the trapped man on Sunday, shared his experience of trying to offer help but being declined by the man stuck in the drain.
