VIDEO DESCRIPTION

Emergency responders rescue a toddler after he becomes trapped underground in a PVC pipe. The 14-month-old boy falls into a sump pump drain while playing outside, but is unharmed after being swiftly recovered by officials within 15-20 minutes. The pipe, approximately 1 foot in diameter and 10-12 feet deep, which presents a challenge as the child cannot communicate or follow instructions. One of the officers constructs a makeshift 'catch pole' using a smaller PVC pipe and rope, instrumental in safely lifting the child from the pipe. Authorities commend the creative and effective actions of the first responders, expressing gratitude for their swift and successful rescue efforts.