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flag A Pennsylvania man was rescued after being trapped in a trench for five hours; he walked out with minor injuries.

flag On August 28, 2025, Vincenzo Lopez, a 28-year-old contractor, was rescued after being trapped chest-deep in a collapsed trench in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, for five hours. flag Nearly 40 emergency agencies, including the Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Strike Team, responded swiftly, using a vacuum truck to carefully remove soil and secure Lopez with a harness. flag He sustained only a broken ankle, a chin cut, and a chipped tooth, and walked out of the trench on his own. flag The rescue, completed by 1:30 a.m. on August 29, was praised by state officials and first responders for its coordination and speed. flag Lopez later thanked the team at a recognition event, calling them heroes and donating to the Charleroi Fire Department.

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