Firefighters with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department rescued a person who was trapped in sand on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to a department news release.
The department was dispatched at about 2:22 p.m. to 1516 Atkinson Drive for a report of a person trapped in sand up to their chest.
The size and complexity of the rescue prompted a large response, including the department's Urban Search and Rescue team and additional resources.
After about 30 minutes on scene, firefighters freed the person, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
One firefighter was injured during the rescue and was treated and released at the scene.
