Chinese firefighters rescue 3yr-old stuck in washing machine

Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 16:09 [IST]

New Delhi, Sept 15 (ANI): Chinese firefighters recently rescued a three-year-old boy who got stuck inside a washing machine.

The boy, a resident of the Tianjin municipality, was trapped inside the washing machine at his home for at least 30 minutes before he was rescued, reports the China Daily.

Earlier, the boy's grandmother heard his cries, and tried to help him out but failed.

The fire brigade broke open the washing machine in a little more than 15 minutes to salvage the boy unhurt. (ANI)

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