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Person Rescued After Being ‘Launched’ From Dumpster Into Garbage Truck
January 10, 2024
One person was rescued after being “launched” into a garbage truck from a dumpster in Escambia County.
The incident happened about 9:45 a.m. in the 7900 block of Pine Forest Road.
Escambia County Fire Rescue. said “a person was launched into the garbage truck and trapped inside.”
With the use of ladders inside the truck, firefighters were able to safely rescue the patient. Once secured, the patient was transported to an area hospital.
Escambia County EMS also responded.
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Comments
4 Responses to “Person Rescued After Being ‘Launched’ From Dumpster Into Garbage Truck”
Yes, homelesss sleep in the dumpsters. You would think the person in the dumpster would have heard the truck.
Very good job to driver watching the camera
when he dump the dumpster. I f he would of not realized the person was inside and hit the compactor it would have turned out different
Possibly just trying to keep warm
Could that have been a dumpster nap?