The authorities said that the emergency crews saved a man who fell about 15 feet in an opening in Boyle Heights on Saturday afternoon.
The Los Angeles Fire Fire Department said that the man, who described him about 30 years old, was besieged underground near 1172 S. Boyle Avenue around 1:20 pm
Because of the man’s location, firefighters upgraded the invitation to save the confined area, a specialized process that requires dangerous material teams to monitor the air and urban rescue and rescue crews to lift them.
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LAFD sets were seen preparing to save a besieged man in the Boyle Heights opening. September 2025 (KTLA) -
LAFD sets were seen preparing to save a besieged man in the Boyle Heights opening. September 2025 (KTLA) -
LAFD sets were seen preparing to save a besieged man in the Boyle Heights opening. September 2025 (KTLA)
Firefighters said that the Los Angeles Ministry of Water and Energy workers cut power to underground lines before the rescue, and closed the Ministry of Transport officials in Los Angeles the nearby streets to keep the area clear.
After carefully securing the patient, rescuers pulled him to safety without further injury. It was transferred by the paramedics to a local hospital in serious condition, according to LAFD.
Police and fire investigators also responded to the scene.
Sofia Bob Perez and Eeelet have contributed to this report.