Rescue efforts unfold as man trapped in hole at pomona construction site

Emergency responders sprang into action Wednesday afternoon when a man fell into a deep hole at a Pomona construction site, prompting a dramatic rescue operation.

Heavy rescue unit deploys hoist to extract stranded worker

According to reports, the incident unfolded around 1:15 pm at the 1800 block of Gillette Road, prompting a swift response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Firefighters arrived on the scene to find the man trapped inside the hole, requiring a specialized rescue. The department's Heavy Rescue unit mobilized, deploying a hoist to carefully lift the stranded worker to safety.

The rescue operation concluded successfully around 3:20 pm, with the man pulled from the depths of the excavation site.

Complicating the rescue effort was the sweltering heat, a lingering effect of an uncharacteristic winter heat wave that shattered records in Los Angeles County just the day prior.