A child required assistance after becoming stuck in a gumball machine at a Pyaterochka store in the Korenevsky district of the Kursk region, according to regional fire service reports. The incident unfolded inside the Korenevo village store when a young boy attempted to retrieve gum from the machine and his hand became trapped in the device. Because he could not free himself, rescuers were summoned to the scene to help (Regional Fire Service).
Fire crews arrived with the proper tools and worked to relieve the jam without causing further harm. After applying the necessary equipment to release the child’s hand, responders handed the boy over to medical professionals for follow-up care. The outcome appeared positive, with medical assessment confirming that no serious injuries were sustained at the scene (Regional Fire Service).
Similar rescues have occurred in other regions in recent years. In Krasnodar, a similar incident involved a child attempting to retrieve a toy from a machine in a Novorossiysk store and becoming stuck. Responders used a metal tool to free the child from the metal framework, and the child did not require medical attention after the release, according to local reports (Regional Fire Service).
Earlier incidents have also highlighted the risks associated with machine-based prize dispensers. In Yalta, a boy was reported to have climbed a tree near a two-story home, underscoring the broad range of situations where children can find themselves in need of assistance from rescue teams (Local Safety Services).