Long Island woman rescued after falling into backyard cesspool

Danielle Tammone, a 47-year-old woman, fell eight feet into an overflowing stone cesspool in her backyard in Bohemia, Long Island, on her birthday. The incident occurred suddenly when the ground gave way, leaving her trapped in the hole.

Tammone reported feeling a sense of panic and fear of being buried alive as the stone structure partially crumbled around her. Neighbors, including Christine Chanowsky, heard her screams for help and immediately contacted 911. Emergency responders, including police, firefighters, and EMTs, arrived at the scene to complete the rescue.