HARVEY COUNTY —Emergency crews responded to a child stuck in a hole at Sand Creek Station on Saturday, according to a social media report from Newton Fire and EMS.
On arrival, just the fingertips of a 15-year-old boy were visible at ground level. The child was rescued from the hole and transported to the local hospital in stable condition for evaluation.
He had been sledding with a friend, who notified a neighbor to call 911. Thanks to his quick thinking, this event had a positive outcome.
Newton emergency crews reported they did not measure the hole, but it was about 12 inches. The 15-year-old was released from the hospital, is home and was doing well.
New Fire and EMS reminded, "it is important to always have someone with you while sledding to call for help in the event of an emergency."