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Firefighters had to extract the two passengers from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023
But Woods won’t say what led to his horrific crash Feb. 23 in which county firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to remove him from his vehicle.
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2021
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life, a tool normally employed to cut open smashed vehicles, to free the man.
From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2020
Edwards say he believes his department can bill victim’s insurance companies for use of the Jaws of Life, and the fee will help maintain the tool.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2017
Sheen also reportedly wants to title his autobiography Apocalypse Me: The Jaws of Life.
From Time • Mar. 30, 2011
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