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Lacey construction worker rescued after tumbling down pipe

May 8, 2025, 2:05 PM

Lacey Fire Department Rope Rescue (Photo Credit: lacey Fire District Three)...

Lacey Fire Department Rope Rescue (Photo Credit: lacey Fire District Three)

(Photo Credit: lacey Fire District Three)

Emergency crews from the Lacey Fire Department said they were sent to a local construction site after a worker fell into a large pipe Thursday.

It all started when the worker, whose identity has not been released, got stuck after falling into the pipe during a job. After receiving a 911 call, firefighters quickly arrived and carried them to safety.

Lacey worker rescued after fall into pipe

The worker was found with injuries to their ribs and was having difficulty breathing. After being stabilized, the worker was taken to a nearby hospital. The current condition of the worker has not been released.

Officials have not confirmed what led to the fall.

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