By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• Wisconsin firefighters rescued a child trapped inside an arcade claw machine at a convenience store, authorities said.
• The incident occurred April 29 in Madison when the child climbed into the game and became stuck.
• Fire crews stabilized the machine and freed the child without further injury.
• The child was evaluated at the scene by responders.
• The rescue drew attention as an unusual but successful emergency response.
MADISON, WI — Firefighters in Madison responded April 29 to a convenience store where a child had become trapped inside an arcade claw machine, authorities said.
Emergency responders from the local fire department arrived on scene after the child’s arm and torso became stuck while playfully climbing into the machine, according to department officials.
Crews stabilized the arcade game and worked methodically to free the child without causing additional injury, the department said.
No serious injuries were reported, and the child was evaluated at the scene by responders before being released to a guardian.
Officials noted the incident highlighted the varied types of calls fire and rescue personnel can encounter.