Nearly 50 Firefighters Needed To Rescue Man Who Fell Down Hole In Lake Matthews
Written by Trevor Montgomery
A person walking near the intersection of Harley John and Mockingbird Canyon Roads near Lake Mathews fell into a manhole Thursday. The victim suffered a leg injury and was left stuck in the confined space, requiring firefighters to rescue him.
Photo Credit: Chief Geoff Pemberton
The accident was reported at about 12:35 p.m., near the edge of the unincorporated lake community south of the city of Riverside.
Area where accident occurred. Click image to enlarge.
Witnesses called 911 to report the victim’s situation and that he reportedly could not get back out of the hole without assistance.
Photo Credit: Chief Geoff Pemberton
According to April Newman, a spokeswoman for the Riverside County Fire Department, emergency first responders arrived at the location within minutes and discovered the victim, “inside a deep, low-grade hole.”
Photo Credit: Captain Kemp
Newman said a total of 47 firefighters from four engine companies, two truck companies, and a hand crew, were requested to the scene to set up an extrication operation.
Photo Credit: Captain Kemp
Newman said the incident required the combined efforts of personnel from American Medical Response, CAL FIRE/Riverside, California Highway Patrol – Inland Division, Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Photo Credit: Captain Kemp
Photo Credit: Captain Kemp
Lol, nice, looks good TTT
but, ummmmm it’s Harley John not. ” John Halrley”….
Thanks, not familiar with the area, just went off Fire report. That is what I get for not doing my homework. LOL
Fixed and added map. Thank for the heads up JC.
Just wondering .. Where the manhole cover was . Was it not there ?
Good thing their was others around. To call 911.. 😉 And that it wasn’t worse. Great job, everyone.
And good reporting.
Thank You. Not bad for a husband and wife operation! LOL