Golfing legend Tiger Woods was involved in a major car accident in Southern California with multiple injuries. According to an initial statement by the Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department, paramedics used a tool called the \u2018jaws of life\u2019 to extricate the athlete from his vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially it was reported that paramedics used a tool called the \u2018jaws of life\u2019 to extricate the athlete from his vehicle. However, they later retracted their statement and clarified that Woods was removed from the wreckage using other tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the \u2018jaws of life\u2019 were not used for Woods\u2019 rescue, the initial post resulted in a lot of curiosity about the tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u2018jaws of life\u2019 are a hydraulic-extrication rescue tool used in a number of difficult emergency situations, particularly car crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is most often used to pull drivers and passengers out of damaged vehicles after severe traffic collisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tool, also known as the hydraulic spreader-cutter, was invented by George Hurst in 1961<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It consists of four main components \u2014 cutters, spreaders, rams, and the power source.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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