Two heroic police officers have been awarded after saving a man from death after he became trapped in a mountain of grain in outback Queensland, Australia.
Dramatic video of the incident shows officers, paramedics and furious residents digging and working together to save the man, John, during the incident in February this year.
“Can you get some more shovels mate … we need the ability to protect his breathing,” Sergeant Wylie Steel can be heard shouting as he tries to keep the man’s head above the surface.
Sergeant Steel and Senior Constable Callam Moriarty were this week awarded for their efforts to save the man’s life.
They were honored at the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards in Brisbane.
They received the Co-operation award, along with Baralaba Ambulance Station officer in charge Vaughan Mason, for their efforts to free the man.
After the 78-year-old was trapped in the silo, they used a piece of pipe to allow the man – who was buried up to his chin – to breathe while he was rescued.
Footage shows rescuers, who raced from around the local community to get in, cut a hole in the side of the solo, sending the contents spilling out and allowing John to be freed.
Officers, paramedics and residents worked to dig the man out of the grain.Queensland Police Service
Police honored at QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards in Brisbane.Queensland Police Service
“I’m very grateful for what we’re able to do in a small town, especially being able to spend time building relationships with the community,” Senior Constable Moriarty said.
“Local mines were closed, people came down with tractors and others closed their businesses for the day to come and help us.
“Just to be able to walk down the street and still talk to John and see how he’s doing, that’s what it’s all about.”
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