Around 15 Los Angeles Chargers players and staff members were rescued by Dallas Fire-Rescue after being trapped in an inoperable elevator at their hotel the night before their final preseason game. The team extended gratitude for the swift and professional response that ensured everyone's safety.
On Friday night, approximately 15 members of the Los Angeles Chargers football team faced an unexpected ordeal when they became trapped in an elevator at their hotel in downtown Dallas. The incident occurred prior to their final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Chargers Players Rescued from Elevator Nightmare
The Chargers released a statement via social media, confirming the elevator mishap and expressing appreciation for the prompt response of Dallas Fire-Rescue. The statement read, "At approximately 7:30 p.m. CT Friday evening, several players and members of the Chargers traveling party were stranded in an inoperable elevator at the team hotel."
According to the fire department, the elevator became stuck between the third and fifteenth floors in a "blind shaft," an enclosed space without access to a traditional elevator shaft. Firefighters responded swiftly and assisted in freeing the individuals from the confined space.
Chargers Players Rescued from Elevator Nightmare
The Chargers statement continued, "Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the incident and subsequently assisted everyone from the elevator, one-by-one, through its ceiling panel and into an adjacent elevator."
The team expressed their gratitude for the professionalism and efforts of the Dallas Fire-Rescue crew, stating, "The Los Angeles Chargers thank Dallas Fire-Rescue for their quick response, professionalism, and substantial efforts in ensuring everyone's safety."
Chargers Players Rescued from Elevator Nightmare
There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident, and no specific individuals involved were identified by the Chargers.
The Chargers have endured a winless preseason under new head coach Jim Harbaugh. The team's final preseason game against the Cowboys is scheduled for Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Chargers' struggle in the preseason has been attributed to various factors, including injuries and a lack of cohesion among the new-look roster. The team is hoping to turn things around in the regular season, which begins on September 11th against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The incident involving the elevator has been a minor setback for the Chargers, but it has also served as a reminder of the importance of safety and the quick response of emergency personnel.
As the team prepares for the start of the regular season, they will be looking to put the elevator mishap behind them and focus on achieving their goals on the field. The Chargers are aiming to compete for a playoff berth and contend for the Super Bowl in the upcoming season.
