A routine sewer repair nearly turned deadly when a local plumber sank chest-deep into mud after the ground gave way.
Neighbors watched in shock as firefighters spent 20 minutes pulling him free with ropes and safety gear. He was taken to the hospital but escaped with only minor injuries.
Officials blame heavy rain and aging infrastructure, while residents are urging the city to finally fix long-standing drainage problems.
Quick action saved the day—but locals fear next time, the outcome might not be as lucky.
