A man in his 70s survived a 30-foot fall into a narrow hole in his own backyard in Aiea, Hawaii. The opening was believed to be part of an old cesspool, leaving him trapped far below the surface.
Firefighters rushed to the home on Monday, November 9, after someone called 911 for help. The man was hurt, but he was still awake and able to speak with crews working to get him out.
Managing the seemingly small hole in the yard turned into a major rescue. The Honolulu Fire Department sent about 24 firefighters, including teams trained to handle dangerous spaces and difficult rescues…