29-year-old injured after 'incorrectly using fireworks'
Updated: 3:04 PM CDT Jul 5, 2017
KETV Staff Report
A 29-year-old man was taken by medical helicopter to an Omaha hospital after suffering a hand injury due to fireworks.Jacob Howell of Council Bluffs was incorrectly using fireworks, according to Sheriff Mike Robinson. Howell's right thumb and fingers were partially amputated, Robinson said.Howell also suffered burns to his chest and explosive materials in his chest.Check back for updates on this developing story.
FORT CALHOUN, Neb. —
A 29-year-old man was taken by medical helicopter to an Omaha hospital after suffering a hand injury due to fireworks.
Jacob Howell of Council Bluffs was incorrectly using fireworks, according to Sheriff Mike Robinson.
Howell's right thumb and fingers were partially amputated, Robinson said.
Howell also suffered burns to his chest and explosive materials in his chest.
Check back for updates on this developing story.