A toddler was rescued Sunday afternoon after getting stuck underground in a PVC pipe, officials said.
Emergency responders in Moundridge, Kansas, “acted swiftly and worked diligently for approximately 15-20 minutes to safely recover the child,” the Moundridge Police Department said in a press release.
The 14-month-old boy was “understandably shaken,” but was not injured in the incident, police said.
Moundridge, Kansas Police Department body camera footage shows the rescue of a 14-month-old boy from a PVC pipe, July, 28, 2024.
Moundridge Police Department
The boy fell into the sump pump drain while playing outside, according to Wichita, Kansas, ABC affiliate KAKE.
“Kids are always a concern, especially small kids,” Moundridge EMS Director Brian Falco told KAKE. “He doesn’t communicate. He doesn’t follow instructions. It’s not like an adult.”
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The pipe was about 1 foot in diameter and about 10 to 12 feet deep, police said.
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