Worm Digger Rescued After Foot Becomes Frozen
Published: January 18, 2007
Rescue crews had to battle the cold on Wednesday to save a man along the banks of Westport Island.
They said the man, a worm digger, became stuck when his boot filled with water, then froze.
The man’s co-workers called for help, and Westport volunteer firefighters responded. They said that when they arrived, the unidentified man was showing signs of hypothermia.
Volunteer firefighter Rusty Robertson told News 8, “He was shivering uncontrollably, but he was answering questions appropriately. So he had his faculties, but he was definitely showing signs of being out in the weather.”
The man was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland. There is no word on his condition, but firefighters said they didn’t believe he will lose his foot.
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