Officials from Cherokee and Cobb County rushed to a collapsed trench where a guy had been buried, and the man is now recovering at the hospital.
Around 1:30 pm on Saturday, Cherokee County Fire & Rescue Services responded to a call about a person trapped in a ditch near Woodstock in an unincorporated part of the county.
Troops around the county reacted to the incident and discovered the man buried to the neck in a ditch.
Cherokee officials started stabilizing the area and clearing the soil surrounding the man as Cobb County Fire & Rescue Services’ trench rescue team was called for assistance.
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According to officials, the individual was treated for his injuries while trapped and kept under observation until his complete removal, which occurred at about 3:45 pm.
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Man trapped in trench, 'buried up to his neck' saved by firefighters at Cherokee County home https://t.co/4V49SpJPof
— 13WMAZ News (@13wmaznews) March 5, 2023
The incident happened when the man was working on waterproofing a private basement, according to fire officials. His condition was classified as stable at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he was admitted.
