Shocking video footage has emerged of the police officers hand-digging a man named John from Baralaba, rural Queensland, out of a grain silo after he became trapped on February 23.
Three police officers have been awarded for their courage after rescuing a man who became trapped under a sea of grain in a Queensland silo.
As the man's head is submerged by the grain, the officers desperately try and clear a space so he can breathe.Three police officers have been awarded after rescuing a man who became trapped under a sea of grains in a Queensland silo. John is eventually freed after a hole is cut into the side of the container releasing enough grain to free him.
"I am very grateful for what we are able to do in a small town, especially being able to spend time making connections with the community," he said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queensland teenager out on bail while charged with more than 100 offencesA 9News investigation has revealed a Gold Coast teenager is out on bail despite being charged with more than 100 offences since June.
Read more »
Queensland Health says state at risk of measles, mumps and whooping cough outbreaks“Alarming” low vaccination rates in Queensland show the state is at risk of outbreaks of children’s diseases including tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and whooping cough.
Read more »
Dozens of fires rage across NSW and Queensland but deadly Tara blaze nearly containedAuthorities warn of ‘extreme fire danger’ as 60 fires burn in Queensland and 110 in New South Wales
Read more »
Bushfire emergency ramps up across southern QueenslandFirefighters are tackling an unfolding emergency across southern Queensland.
Read more »
Bruce Lehrmann named as high-profile man charged with rape in Toowoomba, Queensland7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »