In a dramatic incident in Louisville, Kentucky, a tractor-trailer driver found himself trapped in a precarious situation as his cab hung dangerously from an I-65 overpass. During a tense 911 call on Sunday morning, the driver pleaded for help, stating, “I don’t want to die,” and requested that the recording be shared with his family if he didn’t survive. Dispatcher Martyna Wohner comforted him throughout the over 18-minute call, assuring him that rescue was on the way.
The Louisville Fire Department quickly sprang into action, employing safety chains to stabilize the truck before executing a complex rescue operation. Fire Chief Brian O’Neill described the task as “fundamentally dangerous.” A firefighter was lowered into the cab using a specialized rope system attached to a tower ladder. Their goal was to secure the driver in a climbing harness for his safe extraction. The operation took just over 30 minutes and was one of the rare rescues of this kind that O’Neill had witnessed in his 24-year career.
Miraculously, similar to a previous rescue last March, the driver escaped uninjured and even flashed a thumbs-up as he was lowered to safety. Chief O’Neill reflected on the significance of the rescue, emphasizing how rewarding it is for first responders to help individuals during their worst moments and reunite them with their families. This event highlights the bravery of rescue teams and the importance of community support during emergencies.
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