Toddler’s Finger Rescue at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Firefighters faced a bizarre job after a toddler got three fingers stuck in a hospital plughole.
West Midlands Fire Service Rush to the Rescue
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed their crew was called to Birmingham Children’s Hospital when a one-year-old’s fingers became trapped in a metal plug fitting.
Delicate Surgery Required
Specialist firefighters from the Technical Rescue Unit arrived at the hospital’s surgery department. They carefully cut away the plughole to free the child without causing injury.
Successful Outcome and Full Recovery Expected
“Tricky job at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in surgery having to cut off a plughole from three fingers of a one-year-old. All went well and a full recovery will be made.” – West Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue Team
The little patient is expected to make a full recovery following the unusual rescue.
