Coimbatore Fire Department’s Meticulous Efforts Rescue Toddler's Finger Trapped in Idli Plate

Coimbatore: An 18-month-old toddler's finger, stuck in an idli plate, was safely rescued by Fire and Rescue Services personnel at the Coimbatore South Fire Station on Friday morning.

The incident began when anxious parents found their child's finger trapped in the idli plate and, unable to free it themselves, rushed to the fire station seeking help.

Responding to the emergency, firefighters immediately took up the task of freeing the tiny finger. Using their tools with great care, they carefully cut open the idli plate and rescued the child's finger without causing any injury.

Relieved by the safe rescue, the parents thanked the firefighters for their timely intervention.

Following the incident, the Fire and Rescue Services Department advised parents to exercise caution while giving toys and other objects to young children. They urged parents to avoid items with holes or openings in which children's fingers, hands or feet could get trapped.