In South Berwick, rescuers successfully freed a child’s leg from a snowblower on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. when the child’s leg got trapped in the snowblower’s auger. Upon arrival, the South Berwick Fire Department found the child lying on the ground in front of the snowblower. It took rescuers approximately 20 minutes to free the child from the machine.
Luckily, the child managed to escape without any major injuries and was subsequently transported to Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire for further evaluation and treatment. As of now, no additional details regarding the incident have been released.
The quick response and efforts of the rescuers in freeing the child from the snowblower undoubtedly prevented a potentially serious and tragic situation. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising caution and proper safety measures when operating machinery, especially during the winter months when snow removal equipment is frequently used.
The South Berwick community is grateful for the swift action of the first responders and relieved that the child escaped the incident without any severe harm. This incident emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and safety precautions to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
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