By Arlette Yousif, L.E. Baskow
Las Vegas Review-Journal
LAS VEGAS — A 35-year-old man was rescued Tuesday afternoon in downtown Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.
The fire department said it received a call around 1:14 p.m. about a man who was caught in a tunnel in the area of Symphony Park Avenue and South Grand Central Parkway.
The man was holding on to a rope until he was rescued, according to the fire department.
Once the man was safe, he explained that he was helping someone get out of the tunnel when he got caught himself and couldn’t get out, the fire department said.
No injuries were reported.
Trending
Fresno firefighters rescued an 89-year-old woman in critical condition and treated a police officer for smoke inhalation after a blaze in the 500 block of North Fulton Street
Investigators say a passerby assaulted a firefighter while crews were preparing to extinguish an outdoor fire in Connelly Springs
Dr. Carl Schultz quietly retired as Orange County’s EMS medical director, months after fire chiefs called for his removal over decisions they said restricted paramedic care and damaged morale
Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
©2025 Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Visit reviewjournal.com..
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
