A driver was rescued by the Fire Department yesterday after the VW Gol he was driving fell into a river, on the banks of MT-220. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found the driver outside the car. He had managed to get out of the vehicle by his own means, but remained trapped on the opposite bank of the river, clinging to the vegetation branches, in a state of shock and unable to return safely.
Sinop: car falls into river, driver manages to get out and is rescued in a state of shock
A driver was rescued by the Fire Department yesterday after the VW Gol he was driving fell into a river, on the banks of MT-220. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found the driver outside the car. He had managed to get out of the...
He had managed to get out of the vehicle by his own means, but remained trapped on the opposite bank of the river, clinging to the vegetation branches, in a state of shock and unable to return safely. Given the situation, the military began the water rescue operation, using specific equipment, such as rescue buoys and the Rescue Tube device.
- With these procedures, the team was able to reach the victim and guide him to safety on the bank.
- After the rescue, the driver underwent assessment and was handed over to the care of the dealership's first aid team, who continued the care.
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Given the situation, the military began the water rescue operation, using specific equipment, such as rescue buoys and the Rescue Tube device. With these procedures, the team was able to reach the victim and guide him to safety on the bank.
After the rescue, the driver underwent assessment and was handed over to the care of the dealership's first aid team, who continued the care.
Afterwards, firefighters helped to remove the vehicle, which was submerged in the river. The team attached a steel cable to the tow truck, allowing the car to be safely removed.
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