Man 58 rescued from 50 metres well

Etim Effiong

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued one Surakat Yesiru from a deep well of about 50 metres early Tuesday.

It was learnt that the incident happened at 9 Adesonwon Road, opposite Maternity, Ilara, Eredo Local Council Development Area, in the Epe area of Lagos State.

Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Adeseye Margaret, said the 58 years old man who reportedly fall into the deep well at the front yard of the residential building was saved from the jaw of the death by the Epe Fire Station.

Adeseye stated that the incident was reported to the Watch Room around 0739 hours and relayed to the State Fire and Rescue Service Command and Control Room for a swift response.

She, however, added that Yesiru is in a stable condition and recuperating at a private health facility.