LAFD Rescues Elevator Mechanic in San Pedro

An elevator mechanic was rescued by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) after he was trapped in an elevator on a dockside crane in San Pedro, California, hoodline reports. Firefighting teams climbed the exterior of the rain-soaked crane to reach the stranded worker, who was approximately 60 ft above ground inside the compact elevator. According to a statement, the initial plan was to have firefighters open the elevator doors manually. If that failed, the alternative was to use a high-lift forklift to access the elevator’s hatch. Firefighters were able to stabilize the elevator and forced the doors open to reach the mechanic, who was in no medical distress. He was lowered to the next elevator landing with a rope and harness system. Climbing down an auxiliary stairwell, assisted by firefighters to ground level, the worker declined further medical care.

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