The 8 year old had a bruised knee but was otherwise unharmed, Clearwater Fire and Rescue says.

CLEARWATER – Firefighters from Clearwater Fire and Rescue chipped through a chimney to free an 8-year-old child trapped inside.

Isabella Cooke had a bruised knee but was otherwise unharmed, firefighters said.

Firefighters were called to 546 Woodlawn St. about 6 p.m. Monday (Jan. 16). Isabella, who lives next door, apparently shimmied up a pole at the rear of the vacant house and got on the roof. While on the roof, firefighters said, she either climbed into or fell into the chimney.

The first firefighters on scene found that the chimney did not have the usual opening inside the house, so there was no way for her to get out. Firefighterssaid they  established communication with Isabella and began meticulously chipping away at the outside of the chimney to gain access to her without causing her any injuries. After about 35 minutes, she was rescued by firefighters through a small hole that they created.

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Photos courtesy of Clearwater Fire and Rescue.

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