Friendly firefighters rush to paralyzed woman's aid when she gets stuck on 31st floor after the elevator breakdown
A lot of children dream about being firefighters when they grow up. Their heroic acts and bravery are comparable to those of comic superheroes sans the ridiculous cape. Not only do they battle blazing infernos and rescue people from burning buildings, but also help cats stuck in trees or, in this case, a wheelchair-bound lady stuck on the 31st floor with a broken elevator. Not only did they carry her up 13 floors, but also cracked jokes that definitely made the experience memorable.
the incident. “It flooded one of the elevator shafts and made it inoperable, so a few hours later, we get a call for someone who needs to get out of the building and is in a wheelchair.”Image credits:Haleigh’s building management recognized that in this situation she would need help – they didn’t want to leave her stuck alone in the apartment. They contacted firefighters in hope they would provide a solution for the problem.
All the while cracking jokes and making sure she was comfortable and relaxed during her piggyback rideFirefighters Johnny Jones and Chance Davis were the one that carried out the important task of rescuing Haleigh. “We just decided to go up 13 flights,” told Davis. “Me and Johnny each did half. The captain was able to carry Louis Vuitton bags, and we got her up.
Building managers in Haleigh’s apartment complex showed a great example of awareness of their residents – they knew her situation and were able to provide information to the rescue service, ensuring she got the help she needed.
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