Pensioner stuck in a barrel of wine and nearly died

In the city of Carcedo de Lomez in northern Spain, a 73-year-old man fell into a wine barrel and could not get out. The incident was reported on September 19 by Europa Press.

According to the newspaper, the pensioner was inside a container of wine. Nearby was his friend, who supported the man until help arrived. Rescuers and doctors soon arrived at the scene.

To free the victim, rescuers capsized the barrel and drained the wine. A man inhaled by fermentation gases was taken to the hospital. No other details are given.