Last night, Deerfield Fire Department responded to an emergency call regarding a car that had plunged into a pond on the 500 block of Lake-Cook Road. The situation was tense as the responding police officer arrived on the scene to find the car partially submerged. Fortunately, he managed to climb onto the car's roof, break through the window, and help the driver escape safely. However, the officer suffered minor injuries to his hand while assisting the driver. Due to limited information provided by the driver at the time, there was uncertainty about whether anyone else might have been in the vehicle. This prompted the team to request additional support in the form of dive teams.
In response, officers from Highland Park, Northbrook, Lake Forest, and Lincolnshire quickly mobilized their diving teams. These specialized units conducted a thorough search of the submerged vehicle and confirmed that no other individuals were inside. With this reassurance, the divers then secured chains around the car to facilitate its retrieval by the towing company. Throughout the operation, the Deerfield Fire Department maintained constant communication and coordination to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Meanwhile, Tim Olk, who captured several compelling photographs of the incident, provided visual documentation of the entire rescue effort. His images vividly depict the challenging conditions faced by emergency responders, including the initial rescue attempt, the subsequent dive operations, and finally, the recovery process. One particularly striking image shows a Deerfield Police sergeant with visible cuts on his hand, highlighting the physical toll such incidents can take on those working to save lives.
As the night progressed, the tow truck began the painstaking process of lifting the heavy vehicle out of the water. Once successfully retrieved, the car was carefully placed onto a flatbed for transport away from the scene. This marked the end of a long but successful operation, where teamwork and quick thinking played crucial roles in minimizing potential risks and ensuring a positive outcome.
For those interested in seeing more detailed visuals of the event, Tim has compiled a comprehensive gallery available here. His work serves as both a tribute to the bravery of the responders and a reminder of the unpredictable nature of emergencies like these.
Taper(hub) Bearing Ring Turning Production Line Series
Zhejiang Toman Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd , https://www.tomanmachines.com