A rescue was underway in Rancho Bernardo on Saturday after a man got one of his hands stuck in a water pipe.
Rescue crews worked to cut the man's hand free for more than an hour, but were eventually able to free him.
He was then transported to a local hospital.
Man got his hand stuck in a water pipe in Rancho Bernardo. Rescue team is trying to cut him out. @10News pic.twitter.com/JOXLZZuN4L
— Jeff Lasky (@10NewsLasky) April 9, 2016
We're told the biggest concern is the pressure building in the pipe-could explode. Sawing the man free now. @10News pic.twitter.com/mbxc79Hd0K
— Jeff Lasky (@10NewsLasky) April 9, 2016
I can see the water worker now. He looks calm, hooked up to IV while trying to work his hand free. @10News pic.twitter.com/zRx7DYAYw5
— Jeff Lasky (@10NewsLasky) April 9, 2016
He's out! Took more than an hour, but they finally cut the man's hand free. @10News pic.twitter.com/9PRmaQ3HrF
— Jeff Lasky (@10NewsLasky) April 9, 2016
