Name released of man rescued from trench in Lawton; in serious condition

 
BY MICHAEL KIMBALL AND BRIAN SARGENT - Staff Writers
Published: November 19, 2008

LAWTON β€” A 29-year-old man who was freed early this morning after 14 hours in a collapsed trench is in serious condition, hospital officials said. Alex Cabrera was reportedly conscious and talking with paramedics when he was freed from the trench, and flown to OU Medical Center . Hospital officials said neither Cabrera nor his family are giving media interviews. β€œHe was responsive and his spirits were good,” ...

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