Rescue Operation Successfully Executes After Man Trapped in Limhamn Quarry
A man was rescued from a limestone quarry in Limhamn after being trapped for four hours.
Key Points
- • A man was trapped in a limestone quarry and called for help.
- • The rescue operation commenced shortly before 9 PM and lasted nearly four hours.
- • Rescue personnel from Höganäs, specializing in climbing, were involved in the operation.
- • The man was successfully retrieved and transported to the hospital.
On the evening of September 8, 2025, an urgent rescue operation unfolded in a limestone quarry in Limhamn, where a man was trapped and calling for help. The alarm was raised shortly before 9 PM, prompting a significant initiative from the rescue services, including specialized climbing personnel from Höganäs.
Rescue teams located the man on a challenging ledge approximately 15 meters down within the quarry after an hour-long search. He suffered a foot injury that complicated the rescue process. Joakim Ilrud, the incident commander, noted that the rescue operation was intricate and required meticulous planning to ensure the man's safety during extraction. The strategy involved carefully lifting the injured individual to the surface where ambulance personnel awaited.
After nearly four hours of collective effort, the man was successfully rescued and subsequently transported to a hospital, although details regarding the extent of his injuries remained unclear at the time of reporting. This operation highlights the critical role of specialized rescue teams in responding to emergencies in difficult terrains.