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Teenager Rescued from Brisbane Stormwater Drain in Daring Operation
A teenage boy was rescued from a stormwater drain in Brisbane's Kangaroo Point area on Sunday after a 30-minute search effort by five firefighting crews. The boy was found uninjured and did not require hospital attention.
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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 15 hours ago
A dramatic rescue effort unfolded in Brisbane's Kangaroo Point area on Sunday, as firefighters worked to free a teenage boy trapped in the city's stormwater drain system.
Emergency services received reports of the boy's predicament at around 2pm, prompting a swift response from five firefighting crews. After a tense 30-minute search, the teenager was located approximately 20 metres from the entrance of a stormwater drain.
Rescue Effort
Queensland Fire Department station officer Clint Pilon described the rescue as a positive outcome.
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