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Woman Falls Into Manhole While Chasing Cicadas
28 Jul
Summary
- A woman fell into a 5-meter-deep sewage manhole while searching for cicadas.
- Her husband bravely climbed down to comfort her while waiting for rescue.
- Firefighters successfully rescued the injured woman using a safety harness.
A woman in Dongying, Shandong province, China, suffered injuries after falling into a five-meter-deep sewage manhole. The incident occurred as she was searching for cicadas, a popular summer activity. Following a rain, she slipped on wet grass and plunged into the open shaft, becoming unable to exit.
Her husband responded by descending into the manhole to provide comfort and assist in calling emergency services. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully executed a rescue. The injured woman was secured with a safety harness and carefully brought to the surface. Her husband was then able to exit the manhole using the provided rescue gear.
The woman's injuries were reported as not life-threatening. The dramatic rescue, stemming from an unusual cicada-hunting pursuit, garnered significant attention on social media.
