On December 8, a campus accident occurred in Jiangling, Hubei. A 12-year-old sixth-grade boy who was participating in school activities put his head into the gap of the basketball stand out of curiosity during play. As a result, he accidentally got stuck and was unable to get out on his own. As he continued to struggle, the restricted position of his head became tighter and tighter, the pain intensified, and the boy became increasingly nervous.
After the incident, the school teacher rushed to the scene immediately to calm the child’s emotions and quickly dialed 119 to call the police for help. After receiving the request for help, the Jiangling Brigade of the Jingzhou City Fire Rescue Detachment quickly dispatched professional rescuers with equipment to the scene.
Firefighters rescue boy after his head is caught in basketball hoop
When they arrived at the scene, the boy’s head was firmly lodged in the basketball hoop structure and any slight movement would cause significant pain. While the rescuers patiently communicated with the boy, calmed him down and reminded him to stay as still as possible, they carefully observed the structure of the basketball stand and formulated a sound rescue plan.
In order to avoid secondary injuries to the children during the rescue process, fire rescue personnel used hydraulic expansion shears to expand the basketball stand. Before the operation, a rescuer deliberately took off his heavy rescue suit and gently covered it around the boy’s face, which not only had a protective effect, but also reduced the psychological fear that may be caused by metal operations. This meticulous and heart-warming gesture made the originally nervous boy gradually relax and cooperate with the rescue.
As the hydraulic equipment slowly opens the basketball stand, the space in the stuck area gradually expands. After several minutes of precise operation, the boy’s head was successfully freed from the restraints and he was successfully out of danger. After confirming that the child’s physical condition was not serious, the rescuers handed him over to the care of a school teacher.
The equipment and facilities on campus appear to be solid, but they are not intended for climbing or diving into for fun. Such behavior poses safety risks. Parents and schools should strengthen safety education for children, improve risk prevention awareness, and avoid accidents.
