Careful Dublin Fire Brigade firefighters cut a ring off a man's finger with a hacksaw after a special ring cutter didn't work.
The bizarre incident unfolded when a couple called to Donnybrook Fire Station after leaving hospital.
The man's finger was swollen and in "tremendous" pain thanks to a too-tight ring that was stuck on.
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The hospital couldn't get the ring off, and neither could a special ring cutting blade the DFB paramedics have handy.
The firefighters therefore had to turn to more rudimentary measures - using a hacksaw, some water, and a steady hand to free the man's finger from the tungsten carbide ring.
"It's not often our firefighters get to deal with an emergency from the comfort of their station, but I guess work-from-home is the new norm," the DFB joked in a Facebook post about the incident.
"A gentleman and his fiance called to Donnybrook Fire Station following an unsuccessful attempt at hospital to remove a ring on his finger which was causing extreme swelling and pain.
"Using a specialist ring cutter tool an attempt was made to cut the ring, however, the blade did not make any progress.
"A more traditional method was used, a hacksaw, water, a steady, experience hand and lots of humour.
"After about an hour the ring was eventually cut free and without injury to the patient's hand. The ring was made from tungsten carbide, an extremely tough metal.
"Despite all the 'advice' we wish the couple all the very best in their future wedding regardless of which metal they choose to signify the occasion."
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