- Andrew Giddens, a 36-year-old from Jacksonville, was rescued after being missing since Valentine's Day.
- His car was discovered on 23 February, leading to a search by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
- He was found on 25 February at the Vulcan Sand Plant, trapped in shoulder-deep mud in freezing conditions.
- Crews from the Palatka, Putnam County, and Melrose Fire Departments conducted a challenging rescue due to unstable ground.
- Following his rescue, Giddens was airlifted to a trauma centre in a critical condition.
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