- A 12-year-old girl became trapped under sand at Panther Creek on Thanksgiving Thursday
- Her father quickly removed sand from around her head to help her breathe before help arrived
- Multiple emergency teams responded swiftly to stabilize the area and rescue the girl safely
A quick-thinking father and fast-acting Texas emergency services prevented a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving Thursday when a 12-year-old girl became trapped under sand at Panther Creek, officials said. The incident occurred during a family outing when the girl was digging a hole in a sandbar, reported ABC News.
According to the Woodlands Fire Department, the girl's father immediately rushed to her side and removed the sand from around her head, allowing her to breathe. The department reported that when emergency crews arrived, only her head and face were visible above the sand.
Emergency Teams Make Timely Rescue
Multiple emergency agencies immediately responded to the scene on the west bank of the creek in The Woodlands, near Houston. Teams carefully stabilized the area and removed the sand, rescuing the girl safely.
Child Returned Safely
Officials confirmed that the girl was completely safe and was released to her parents after a medical examination. Officials praised the joint efforts of the father and emergency crews, which helped prevent a serious tragedy.
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