Child Freed from Ohio Claw Machine as Device Returns to Operation
MASON, OHIO, JUL 7 – Mason first responders safely freed a boy who climbed inside a claw machine, with police confirming no injuries or damage to the machine during the rescue on July 7.
- On July 7, 2025, emergency responders in Mason, Ohio, assisted a child who had become stuck within a claw machine containing plush toys at the local community center.
- The child entered the machine headfirst through the prize chute, leading to emergency personnel being contacted around 1 p.m.
- Surveillance and video footage show the child shimmying into the prize chute while bystanders and community center workers gathered nearby.
- Authorities worked to open the back of the machine and safely released the child, who was uninjured and gave the stuffed animal prize to their mother.
- This event highlights the need for safety awareness around arcade machines and drew attention from local first responders and community members.
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