FDNY rescues 5 kids lost in Staten Island sewer system.
TL;DR
Five boys were rescued from a Staten Island sewer system after crawling into a tunnel and getting lost. The FDNY received an emergency call and located the children's backpacks at the entrance to the tunnel. A firefighter entered the tunnel on a rope and with breathing equipment to rescue the children. The boys were brought to safety about 30 minutes after emergency personnel responded. All five kids were transported to Richmond Medical Center for evaluation.
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