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Australian Toddler Rescued from Claw Machine

Three-year-old Ethan Hopper was safely extracted by Queensland Police after climbing into a Hello Kitty claw machine, sparking discussions on safety measures.

  • Three-year-old Ethan Hopper became trapped inside a Hello Kitty claw machine in Queensland, Australia, after climbing in through the prize dispenser.
  • Queensland Police rescued Ethan by instructing him to move to a safe corner and covering his eyes before breaking the glass to free him.
  • Ethan's father, Timothy Hopper, expressed astonishment at how quickly his son climbed into the machine, noting he had no chance to react.
  • After the rescue, police humorously asked Ethan, 'You won a prize, which one do you want?' as a way to lighten the mood.
  • The incident has prompted discussions on safety measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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