California firefighters rescue gas company worker who fell into a well

March 4, 2025 5:58 AM

Published March 4, 2025 6:23 AM

HESPERIA, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Firefighters rescued a gas company worker who fell into a 30 to 40 foot deep well Monday in Hesperia, California.

According to fire officials, the worker fell when soil covering the old well collapsed in the backyard of a residence.

The worker was said to be communicating with firefighters as they used a rope system to hoist him to safety.

Details about the person's condition were not immediately available.

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