WATCH: Medical team uses tow truck equipment to transport 661 lb woman to hospital

A Thai woman got the urgent medical care she needed today thanks to quick-thinking emergency crews who used vehicle towing gear to help get her to the hospital.

The rescue team had to get creative when called to help the 300-kilogram (661-pound) patient, who couldn't get out of bed on her own. With standard equipment not up to the task, they turned to heavy-duty vehicle towing equipment to safely move her from her home.

The successful rescue showed how emergency crews can adapt when faced with unusual challenges. Thanks to their resourceful approach and careful handling, they got the patient safely to the hospital where she could receive the urgent care she needed.