The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
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Sep. 16—Firefighters rescued a young boy early Monday after he became trapped between two large boulders for more than nine hours in Windsor, officials said.
The boy, 11, was freed from the crevasse at 3:16 a.m. and taken to a hospital with minor injuries, officials said.
The boulders are located near Camp Wediko, a therapeutic and academic program for boys and girls ages 8-18 diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, Asperger's and mood disorders. Windsor is a rural community west of Hillsborough.
Manchester Fire Department's Rescue 1 was dispatched to the scene to assist Hillsboro crews with the technical rescue, Manchester Capt. Adam Iverson said in a statement.
The boy was conscious and alert when rescuers located him about 4 to 5 feet down between two boulders, with narrow access on either side, Iverson said.
"Due to the restricted opening, the victim had limited room to move his arms or legs," Iverson said.
Manchester's Rescue 1 worked in conjunction with on-scene fire and EMS companies to clear a tunnel to the side of the boulders, which allowed a member to reach the victim's legs and assist with pulling him free.
"Additional debris was removed using jackhammers, sawzall, and shovels," Iverson said.
"Using friction-reducing materials and a lubing solution, the patient was freed and vertically hoisted from the entrapment," Iverson said.
Companies cleared the scene at 4:30 a.m. Monday.
Along with Manchester, additional crews assisting at the scene included Henniker, Hopkinton, Concord, Washington, Fish and Game conservation officers and State Police.
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