A man in Australia has been rescued after spending over 30 hours hiding in an underground drain network. The 38-year-old initially claimed that he had entered the drain in Brisbane to retrieve his phone. However, Queensland police stated that he had actually fled there after crashing his car into one of their vehicles. The man was eventually rescued when a passerby alerted the authorities. He was treated for injuries and hypothermia. Reports indicate that he had been standing in knee-deep water before firefighters helped him climb out by lifting a drain lid. The entire rescue operation took about five minutes.
A local resident named James Lingwood was the one who made the call to the authorities. He had encountered the man on Sunday after hearing someone yelling. Lingwood initially thought the man was fine and capable of getting out on his own, so he left him alone. However, when he returned to the same spot on Monday and heard heavy breathing indicating distress, he decided to take action.
On Tuesday, the police revealed that the man had been driving a suspicious car that had crashed into a police vehicle, causing damage to both cars. The suspect then fled the scene on foot after being involved in a second crash that resulted in minor injuries to the other driver. Acting police commissioner Steve Gollschewski commented on the case, stating that it is surprising what people are capable of doing.
The man is currently in stable condition and is cooperating with the police in their investigation. The incident has attracted media attention and has raised questions about the man's motives for hiding in the drain network. The authorities are working to gather more information and determine the full extent of his involvement in the incidents leading up to his hiding.
Original news source: Australian freed after spending 30 hours in drain (BBC)
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– Headline Creation
Instructions: In groups, students will create catchy headlines for the news article. Encourage them to be creative and use their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar to make interesting headlines. Afterward, each group can present their headline to the class and explain their choice.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of vocabulary words from the article. One student will choose a word and draw a picture to represent it, while the other student tries to guess the word. They can switch roles after a few minutes. This activity helps students review and reinforce their understanding of the vocabulary used in the article.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will discuss and list the pros and cons of hiding in an underground drain network. They should consider the potential risks, benefits, and ethical implications. Afterward, groups can share their thoughts with the class and engage in a class discussion.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students individually read the article and think about the following question: "What do you think motivated the man to hide in the underground drain network?" After a few minutes, students can pair up and discuss their thoughts. Finally, have a class discussion where students share their ideas and theories about the man's motives.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will discuss and make predictions about what they think will happen next in the story. They should consider the potential consequences for the man, the police investigation, and any possible legal actions. Afterward, groups can share their predictions with the class and compare their ideas.
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The man spent over 30 hours hiding in the underground drain network.
The man initially claimed he had entered the drain to retrieve his phone.
Queensland police stated that the man had actually fled there after crashing his car into one of their vehicles.
The man was eventually rescued when a passerby alerted the authorities. Firefighters helped him climb out by lifting a drain lid.
A local resident named James Lingwood alerted the authorities to the man's presence in the drain.
James Lingwood initially thought the man was fine and capable of getting out on his own.
After crashing into a police vehicle, the man fled the scene on foot.
The man is currently in stable condition and is cooperating with the police in their investigation.
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A man in Australia has been rescued after spending over 30 hours hiding in an underground drain network. The 38-year-old initially claimed that he had the drain in to his phone. However, police stated that he had actually fled there after crashing his car into one of their vehicles. The man was eventually rescued when a passerby alerted the authorities. He was treated for injuries and hypothermia. Reports indicate that he had been standing in knee-deep water before firefighters helped him climb out by lifting a drain lid. The entire rescue operation took about five . A local resident James Lingwood was the one who made the call to the authorities. He had the man on Sunday after hearing someone yelling. Lingwood initially the man was fine and capable of getting out on his own, so he left him alone. However, when he returned to the same spot on Monday and heard breathing indicating distress, he decided to take action. On Tuesday, the police revealed that the man had been driving a suspicious car that had crashed into a police vehicle, causing damage to both cars. The then fled the on foot after being involved in a second crash that resulted in minor to the other driver. Acting police commissioner Steve Gollschewski commented on the case, stating that it is surprising what people are of doing. The man is currently in stable condition and is cooperating with the police in their investigation. The incident has attracted media attention and has raised questions about the man's for in the drain network. The authorities are working to gather more information and determine the full extent of his involvement in the leading up to his hiding.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is your opinion on the man's decision to hide in the underground drain network?
2. How would you feel if you encountered someone yelling for help like James Lingwood did?
3. Do you think the man's decision to hide in the drain network was justified? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever encountered a suspicious car or witnessed a car crash? What was your experience like?
5. What would you do if you found yourself in a similar situation as the man in the article?
6. Do you think the media attention surrounding this incident is warranted? Why or why not?
7. How do you think the man's decision to hide will impact the police investigation?
8. Have you ever been involved in a car accident? How did you handle the situation?
9. What precautions do you take to ensure your safety while driving?
10. How do you think the man's actions reflect on his character?
11. Do you think the man should face any legal consequences for his actions? Why or why not?
12. How do you think this incident will affect the man's reputation in the community?
13. Have you ever witnessed a rescue operation? What was it like?
14. How would you react if you saw a suspicious car crash into a police vehicle?
15. Do you think the man's decision to hide in the drain network was a smart move? Why or why not?
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