Two girls in Florida spent Christmas on the backside of a quarry earlier than being rescued the next morning on Thursday, Dec. 26.
The Citrus County Fireplace Rescue responded to an emergency name after the ladies fell almost 50 toes into the quarry on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
“The incident occurred on Christmas Day however went undiscovered till this morning,” the Citrus County Fireplace Rescue mentioned in an announcement on Facebook.
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The ladies have been discovered acutely aware and respiration after their “excessive fall” close to Gap 17 on the Quarry Golf Course at Black Diamond Ranch when emergency help arrived, based on authorities.
Nonetheless, poor climate circumstances prevented air rescue from aiding, the hearth division mentioned. Thanks to assist from Black Diamond Ranch upkeep employees, a “low-angle rescue” was efficiently accomplished utilizing golf carts to extricate the ladies from the quarry.
The 2 girls have been stabilized earlier than being transported to a close-by trauma hospital. Authorities didn’t launch the names of the 2 girls or present additional updates on the accidents they sustained within the fall.
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“We’re grateful for the fast considering and teamwork of all concerned. Wishing the sufferers a speedy restoration!” the Citrus County Fireplace Rescue wrote Thursday.
