In a dramatic scene caught on video, a dozen first responders were able to rescue a woman who was trapped underneath a collapsed awning on Monday night in suburban Schiller Park, and they’re sharing their stories of the harrowing incident.
According to Schiller Park Fire Chief Mike Cesaretti, the woman went out to clear snow from the back of her home at approximately noon when the awning collapsed, trapping her underneath.
The woman was trapped under the awning for 10 agonizing hours, with neighbors unable to hear her screams because of the snow and debris. “She stated that she was calling for help, but nobody was able to hear her because of insulation of the snow, and she was at the back of her house,” Cesaretti said.
Finally, a family member returning to the home found her and called 911 at approximately 10:15 p.m.
“She was stuck by her leg,” Cesaretti said.