A co-worker of the man trapped under this collapsed roof communicates with the victim Thursday, Jan 20, as rescuers work to stabilize and secure the 20-foot by 20-foot roof pinning him down under hundreds of pounds of debris. Rescuers freed the man who was conscious and able to communicate his rescuers after more than 30 minutes of work.
Rescuers pull the victim of a roof collapse from the debris where he was trapped for more than 30 minutes while rescuers feverishly worked to free the him. The victim was able to communicate with those aiding him during the rescue. He was transported to Ocala Regional Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Rescue workers from various agencies scramble to free a man trapped under a roof that fell on him Thursday afternoon, Jan. 20. Rescuers used specialized equipment to free the man after more than 30 minutes of work. He was taken to Ocala Regional Hospital for treatment.
A co-worker of the man trapped under this collapsed roof communicates with the victim Thursday, Jan 20, as rescuers work to stabilize and secure the 20-foot by 20-foot roof pinning him down under hundreds of pounds of debris. Rescuers freed the man who was conscious and able to communicate his rescuers after more than 30 minutes of work.
Marvin heard the noise when he was throwing out the last of the wooden panels he and his coworker removed from the side of a waterfront cabana in a Crystal River-area home’s backyard.
“I just happened to come and dump the last piece ... and I heard kaboom,” said Marvin, who provided just his first name. “I make a noise when I toss that in the dumpster, but then I hear a louder kaboom.”
Rescuers pull the victim of a roof collapse from the debris where he was trapped for more than 30 minutes while rescuers feverishly worked to free the him. The victim was able to communicate with those aiding him during the rescue. He was transported to Ocala Regional Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Rescue workers from various agencies scramble to free a man trapped under a roof that fell on him Thursday afternoon, Jan. 20. Rescuers used specialized equipment to free the man after more than 30 minutes of work. He was taken to Ocala Regional Hospital for treatment.
