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Maury County Fire Dept. Leads Successful Operation to Rescue Man Trapped by Landslide For 12 Hours

Issue #034

22 Mar

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

📆 List of Upcoming Events

🌧 Columbia Weather - Light rain with a high of 70

⛑ Maury County Fire Dept. Leads Successful Operation to Rescue Man Trapped by Landslide For 12 Hours

🚘 First Spring Hill Cars ’N Coffee of 2024 This Saturday

💰Win Big at The Family Center’s Fundraising Raffle Event

🏎 Muletown 1RC Racing this Saturday

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Maury County Fire Dept. Leads Successful Operation to Rescue Man Trapped by Landslide For 12 Hours  

A backhoe operator was rescued following a 12-hour ordeal during a landslide incident in Lewis County on Tuesday night. The Maury County Fire Department dispatched assistance to the Hampshire Community after reports of a landslide involving a backhoe being completely buried under a collapsed face of a chert pit.

Upon arrival, responders discovered the trapped operator, who had been stuck for 12 hours but was able to communicate with them. Only his head and one arm were visible above the dirt, with a small portion of the backhoe's roof exposed. To provide fresh air, crews lowered a pipe down to the trapped operator's location.

Various heavy equipment, including a skid steer and backhoe from civilians, was brought to the scene to aid in the rescue effort. Crews utilized shovels and formed a "bucket brigade" to remove dirt from around the trapped backhoe.

Throughout the rescue operation, the operator received oxygen and specialized care due to the prolonged duration of being trapped. Once the dirt was cleared from the sides of the backhoe, the roof was cut off using a rotary saw while being supported with chains and lifted away.

After additional dirt removal by hand, the man was successfully extricated from the backhoe. He was then airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center by helicopter for further treatment.

First Spring Hill Cars ‘N Coffee of 2024 This Saturday

The Goldton at Spring Hill is hosting the first Spring Hill Cars ‘N Coffee of 2024. Enjoy the cars along with the free coffee bar and some Patty’s Pastries!

For More Information: 931-451-0009

Win Big at The Family Center’s Fundraising Raffle Event

Join us this Saturday (3/23) for an exciting fundraiser event, the 2024 Reverse Raffle, which benefits The Family Center. Your $25 ticket includes dinner, drinks, dancing, and a chance to win $2,000. In this reverse raffle, the last ticket drawn wins the grand prize, and you don't have to be present to win. Silent auction bids end at 9 PM, and there will be plenty of door prizes awarded throughout the evening. Come and support an important local cause while having a great time!

Learn more about The Family Center on their website.

Muletown 1RC Racing on Saturday

Schedule also includes March 23rd!

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun at Muletown 1RC Racing! This is a FREE community event for 1RC enthusiasts. Bring out your cars or start your journey with us!

Race Schedule:

8:00 am – 9:30 am – Open Practice

9:30 am – 1:00 pm – Race

Location:

Dr. Christa S. Martin Community Center (871 Ironbridge Rd.)

For more information, contact Miguel at (931) 922 – 8381.