Five firefighters were rewarded with some “light-hearted flirting” from an 86-year-old woman who had to be rescued from Le Petit Train yesterday.
Retired paramedic Maureen, who was on holiday in the island, slipped while boarding the motorised train and got stuck between the seats and the vehicle body.
A crew of five firefighters freed her using lifting and carrying sheets. The holidaymaker was deemed to be “safe and well” following a welfare check.
In a post on social media, the fire service said: “Far from letting the mishap dampen her spirits, Maureen herself a retired paramedic, charmed the crew with her humour and even shared a little light-hearted flirting, much to everyone’s delight.
“She later posed for a team photograph, leaving firefighters and bystanders with smiles just as big as hers.”
Watch Commander Ryan added: “It was a privilege to help Maureen today. Her warmth, humour, and life experience made the encounter memorable for all of us.
“She’s a real inspiration at 86, and we wish her the very best for the rest of her holiday.”