Woman Rescued from Tight Storm Drain in Downtown San Bernardino

Rescue Efforts Underway

Firefighters with the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a distressing scene in downtown San Bernardino on Tuesday morning, after a woman was found trapped in a narrow storm drain tunnel. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Arrowhead Avenue and Fourth Street, where witnesses reported hearing a woman calling for help from within the storm drain.

Challenges in the Rescue Operation

The woman, whose identity has not been released, was positioned at the end of the narrow concrete channel, approximately 15 feet from the opening. Due to the confined space, she was unable to turn around and was instructed to inch her way backwards about 20 feet, where another crew had created an alternate access point. This allowed them to enter the pipe and assist the woman to safety.

A Complex and Time-Consuming Rescue

The rescue process took around 25 minutes to complete, requiring careful coordination and precision from the rescue team. The woman was eventually removed from the storm drain and taken to a local hospital for evaluation, where she was found to have no obvious injuries.

Unknown Circumstances of the Incident

It is unclear how long the woman was trapped in the storm drain, or where she initially entered the tunnel. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

FAQs

* What was the location of the incident?
The incident occurred on Arrowhead Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown San Bernardino.
* How did the rescue team manage to reach the woman?
The rescue team entered the pipe from an alternate access point, approximately 20 feet from the original opening, and assisted the woman to safety.
* What was the woman’s condition when she was removed from the storm drain?
The woman was “found unclothed above the waist” and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, where she was found to have no obvious injuries.