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Tool, Recovered

Rabbit

Description
Recovered rabbit tool, made of steel and plastic and encrusted in dirt and dust. The number "4" is attached to its side.
Historical Notes
Rabbit tools, powered by a hydraulic pump, are used by firefighters to pry open doors and other objects that have become compressed or entwined. On 9/11, members of FDNY Engine Company 21 used a rabbit tool to free an individual trapped in an elevator in the North Tower’s lobby.
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  • Accession Number: IL.2008.3.17
  • Dimensions: 16 in X 10 in X 4 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 40.64 cm X 25.4 cm X 10.16 cm
Keywords
First RespondersNew York City Fire Department (FDNY)Recovered PropertyWorn or Used on 9/11
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