ATLANTA — Atlanta Fire Rescue says a man is recovering after falling down an air vent Tuesday.
It happened at Coca-Cola’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta around 10:30 a.m.
Firefighters said they had to rescue the man from the vent after he fell 15-20 feet down the shaft.
At approximately 10:30 am, responders were dispatched advising someone had fallen 15-20 feet underground from atop an air vent.
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) December 21, 2021
After a thorough assessment, it was determined extrication must happen vertically with assistance from nearly 40 firefighters. #AFRD pic.twitter.com/ntFHcDsjVn
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Video shows firefighters hoisting the man out of the vent on a stretcher.
Firefighters said the man suffered a possible bilateral fracture.
The man was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for his injuries. AFR said about 40 firefighters helped in the rescue.
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