The danger was hidden in the cup holder - firefighters rescued a girl's finger in Kaunas
Firefighters in Kaunas responded to an incident where a young girl had her finger trapped in a car cup holder.
On March 16, at approximately 09:56 AM, the Kaunas Fire Rescue Department received an emergency call about a child in need of assistance. The report indicated that a girl, born in 2022, had lodged her finger into the drink holder of a car parked on Kovo 11-osios Street in Kaunas. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to address the situation.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the girl with her finger stuck in the cup holder of the car’s dashboard. The immediate action taken by the firefighters involved disassembling the cup holder to carefully free the girl's finger without causing her any further distress or injury. Their prompt intervention ensured that the child was safely released.
This incident highlights the potential hazards that everyday objects can pose to young children and the importance of swift emergency response. While the event was a minor one, it serves as a reminder for parents and caregivers to remain vigilant about the safety of their children, particularly in situations involving vehicles and mechanisms that can easily trap small fingers.