St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to a worker stuck in a manhole

ST. JOHNS, Fla. — St. Johns County Fire and Rescue responded to a medical call where a worker experienced a medical emergency while working on a manhole.

The worker was trying to unblock the opening.

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When crews arrived they gained access and provided medical care.

Using confined rope and rescue techniques, the worker was safely removed and transported to an area hospital for further treatment.

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