First on the scene: Trench rescues are methodical, labor intensive and often unsuccessful

Updated Jun 25, 2021
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A rescue: After working for 6-1/2 hours in March 2017, Omaha firefighters rescued 23-year-old Drew Johnson, who was buried up to his knees in a 12-foot trench, according to the Omaha World-Herald. (Reprinted with permission from the Omaha World-Herald.)