HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — A north Georgia school bus driver is being praised for helping a man who was trapped underneath a lawn mower for hours.
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The Haralson County Fire Department said Autumn Dyer, a bus driver for Haralson County Schools, found the man on Oct. 13 and immediately contacted 911.
Firefighters and Ambucare EMS crews responded to the scene and worked together to free the man and provide medical care.
The fire department credited Dyer with recognizing the seriousness of the situation and taking quick action to get the man help.
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Officials also praised the teamwork between firefighters and EMS personnel, saying their coordinated efforts helped ensure the man received assistance.
The department said the incident serves as a reminder that anyone can make a difference in an emergency, even without being a first responder.
Officials have not released additional details about the man’s condition.
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