Firefighters and personnel from the Integrated Medical Emergency System (SIUM) of Holguín rescued a citizen who suffered a fall with fractures and other multiple injuries on the Loma de la Cruz, the most iconic hill in the city of Holguín.
The operation was conducted with the support of local residents, who accompanied the emergency teams during the intervention.
The citizen was attended to at the accident site, properly immobilized, and safely transported to ensure their recovery.
The source that reported the incident highlighted the joint efforts of the emergency services: "Our brave firefighters, the SIUM staff, and accompanied by the community, once again demonstrated their commitment to life."
The operation was deemed successful: "The citizen was attended to immediately, immobilized, and safely transferred to ensure a swift recovery."
The Loma de la Cruz is an iconic elevation in the north of Holguín, accessible via a staircase of 458 steps constructed between 1927 and 1950 with contributions from the local population.
The combination of steep steps, a pronounced slope, and the constant influx of visitors and fitness enthusiasts makes the site a setting with a real risk of accidents from falls.
The firefighters of Holguín have a recent history of similar interventions. In May of last year, they rescued a 73-year-old man trapped by the rising waters of the Marañón River, who had injuries from a fall and a possible hip fracture.
In December, the same team evacuated a patient with a hip fracture from a five-story building in the Nuevo Holguín neighborhood, using safety equipment and controlled maneuvers.
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