Get that man a towel!
A city worker is receiving accolades for shutting down an out-of-control fire hydrant.
A video posted on social media shows Ryan Gallo turning a valve while working in midst of water blasting more than 10 metres into the air.
Gallo would give the valve a few turns, briefly step out to gather himself and then step back in to do battle once more. After about 2 1/2 minutes, his perseverance finally paid off and the hydrant was no longer spewing water.
The video, posted by Paul Lacasse on the Hell Yeah Prince George Facebook page, drew the attention of Coun. Kyle Sampson, who made note of Gallo's actions during Monday night's city council meeting.
"He was in there, in the freezing cold, soaking himself just getting that thing shut," Sampson said. "It was like three minutes...really proud of working with the team here that has such great city employees."
Gallo's heroics occurred on Monday morning on Great Street near Terminal Avenue in the BCR Industrial after a truck either clipped or backed into the hydrant.
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