Worker trapped in trench in Niles 7-19-14 (pt 6)

Final post about the TRT Box Alarm on Saturday for the trench rescue in Niles. Here are some powerful images and videos captured by Larry Shapiro, showcasing the efforts of first responders and the equipment used during the operation.

Larry Shapiro photo

Lin Mar Towing century rotator heavy wrecker on a Kenworth chassis

Lin Mar Towing. Larry Shapiro photo

Skokie Utility 17. Larry Shapiro photo

Evanston Squad 21. Larry Shapiro photo

a hole where a man was trapped by a cave-in

The trench where the worker was trapped. Larry Shapiro photo

Shoring of the trench by the technical rescue team. Larry Shapiro photo

sewer vac used to help rescue man trapped in a hole

Northfield Public Works sewer vac. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen rescue worker trapped in a trench

Larry Shapiro photo

Patient is loaded onto a gurney. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

firemen use a rescue vac to rescue worker trapped in a trench

Rescue Vac attachment used to control the sewer vac. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

firemen use a sewer vac to rescue worker trapped in a trench

Larry Shapiro photo

More images can be viewed at shapirophotography.net. This was a complex and dangerous operation that required coordination between multiple agencies. The dedication and skill of the rescuers made a huge difference in this life-saving effort.

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