Woman rescued from 60ft well in Lagos (video)

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well, about 60 feet deep at Number 14, Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, Ikorodu area of the state.

The incident which attracted public attention in the area was described as “a miracle.”

According to reports, the woman, whose identity was yet to be known had wandered from a nearby building and was sitting on the edge of the well when she suddenly slipped and fell in.

Residents of the area alerted the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service who swiftly arrived at the scene and commenced a coordinated rescue operation.

Confirming the rescue operation to newsmen, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said the woman was successfully brought out alive after a tense and delicate operation.

She added that the victim was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

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