Aiea man, 70, seriously injured after falling into 30-foot backyard hole

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 70-year-old man suffered serious injuries after falling into a 30-foot-deep hole in his backyard.

The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a home at 99-405 Waoala Place around 4:08 p.m. Monday.

Firefighters said the hole, believed to be an old cesspool, was approximately 30 feet deep and 15 inches wide.

The man was conscious and able to communicate with emergency personnel during the rescue, officials said.

HFD’s Rescue and Hazardous Materials teams monitored air conditions to ensure the space was safe before entering.

Rescue crews used a tripod and rope rescue equipment to reach the man, provide medical assistance and pull him to safety.

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said the man suffered serious injuries from the fall.

Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to an emergency room for further care.