They are saying no good deed goes unpunished. Effectively, that’s how Tribeca resident Will Whelan felt when he helped change a flat tire for his buddy just some toes from a sidewalk grate — and noticed his gold wedding ceremony band fall between the steel slots!
His spouse, Kelsey Whelan, was with him on the time and described what she noticed.
“The ring flew away — bounced, bounced, bounced on the concrete and into the sidewalk grate and we watched it slowly cling clang down the grate,” she recalled.
Will came upon the transformer vault beneath the grate is owned by Con Edison and the couple referred to as the utility attempting to retrieve the ring.
“They have been supportive and tried to help us, but gas leaks, etc. have higher priority so we decided to reach out to you,” mentioned Kelsey.
The couple requested Higher Get Baquero for assist attempting to get the ring from about twelve toes under the floor of the grate on Barclay Avenue, simply west of Broadway.
We referred to as Con Edison, and instantly, a rescue group was dispatched.
“Basically we’re gonna try to fish the ring out. Hopefully we’re successful,” mentioned William Thuilot, area operations planner for the utility.
After assessing the protection of the mission and lifting the heavy grate, Con Edison descended under floor, utilizing tried and confirmed methods for fishing out misplaced gadgets, together with an extended pole wrapped with tape.
ABout 90 minutes later, the gold wedding ceremony band was again above floor.
“We’re not here just for energy alone, we’re here for the needs of any New Yorkers,” mentioned Thuilot.
Will and Kelsey enthusiastically thanked the Con Edison crew, acknowledging this “problem solved” — and grateful to have their image of affection again of their embrace.
