CITIZENS COMPASS—Luck came the way of a 32-year-old woman who was on Wednesday, rescued from a domestic well in Agric, Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
The incident was reported at about 1:21p.m according to Margaret Adeseye, the
Controller General,
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, who confirmed the incident to Citizens Compass.
According to her, it occurred at No. 1A Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Road, Ikorodu North LCDA.
She said the Agency received a distress call regarding the incident and promptly deployed its rescue team to the scene.
“A distress call was received regarding a reportedly depressed female adult, approximately 32 years old, who accidentally fell into an uncovered well about 60 feet deep. The victim was said to have wandered from a nearby building before the incident occurred while she was sitting on the edge of the well.
“Upon arrival, the rescue crew immediately commenced operations and successfully rescued the victim alive. She was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
“In attendance were:
Ikorodu Fire Station and the Rescue Crew of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS).”
He attributed the probable cause to, “Accidental fall resulting from a depressed condition.
“One (1) female adult rescued.”
