Maine Child Okay After Being Trapped in a Snow Blower

This is one of those stories that have a happy ending, yet at the same time is terrifying. A child in South Berwick somehow got their leg caught in the auger of a snowblower.

Terrifying Accident

According to WMTW 8, the South Berwick Fire Department came to the rescue to free the child they found lying in front of the snowblower and somehow had their leg stuck in the auger. What an incredibly scary situation. They worked for around 20 minutes to free the child's leg and then transported them to Wentworth Douglas Hospital.

Taken to The Hospital

Nothing is known about how the child got their leg caught in the auger, but they had no major injuries. We can assume that the snow blower wasn't running and the child was possibly playing around it when their leg became trapped.   known about the incident, other than the child was taken to the

Snow Blower Safety Tips

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has some tips on how to be safe while operating a snow blower:

• Stop the engine and use a long stick to unclog wet snow and debris from the machine. Do not use your hands to unclog a snow thrower
• Always keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts.
• Never leave the machine running in an enclosed area.
• Add fuel to the tank outdoors before starting the machine. Don’t add gas to a running or hot engine. Always keep the gasoline can capped, and store gasoline out of the house and away from ignition sources.
• If you have an electric-powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times.