Wild moment NSW Police Rescue crash Sydney wedding after unfortunate ring mishap
Couples seeking ‘something blue’ at their wedding usually organise a symbol for the day — but one Aussie couple scored the boys in blue instead.
Couples seeking ‘something blue’ at their wedding usually organise a symbol for the day — but one Aussie couple scored the boys in blue instead.
NSW Police have revealed the wild moment that Rescue and Bomb Disposal officers were called to a Sydney wedding at the weekend after an unfortunate ring mishap.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The blushing grooms had completed their ceremony and were officially husbands, but unfortunately, the pair had not realised they had mixed up their wedding bands before the ring exchange.
The couple’s photographer revealed that by the time the reception came around, one of the newlywed’s fingers had begun swelling up due to the ring and was aching badly.
Partygoers celebrating the couple’s nuptials were quick to try everything to help the groom free himself and celebrate his big day — with soap, ice, and oil all being used on the Sydneysider’s finger to no avail.
With nowhere else to turn, the couple were forced to call in reinforcements: the NSW Police.
In a post from the state’s police force shared on Wednesday, officers recounted the moment that Rescue and Bomb Disposal officers crashed the celebrations.
“A short time after they arrived, the ring was safely cut off, the emergency was over, and the dancing could resume,” the force revealed on Wednesday.
“Congratulations to the happy couple, and thanks for letting us crash the party!”
Photos shared from the reception capture two NSW Police officials using power tools on the groom’s ring as elated guests watched on.
A separate image shows the groom happily holding his now-freed finger up for the crowd, who were seen cheering and celebrating the successful rescue.
Aussies were quick to chime in over the wild event as the NSW Police post gained national attention.
“What a story to tell to the grandkids,” one person said about the mishap.
“I love that the cops followed the dress code in their button-ups,” another added.
“Not all heroes wear capes,” a third Aussie wrote.
Even the nearby Burwood Police Command Centre joined in on the quips about their colleagues’ adventure — saying the newlyweds had “tied the knot and nearly tied off their circulation too”.
The Nightly has reached out to NSW Police for comment.
