Firefighters had to rescue a man who became trapped in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while attempting to retrieve his dog from a locked bathroom. The Bristol man had entered the building in an effort to retrieve his dog that had become stuck in the bathroom after the building’s new timer-operated locks automatically locked the doors at 10 PM, trapping the man near the chimney flue. Firefighters had to remove parts of the chimney and building structure to free the uninjured man, causing an estimated $5,000 to $10,000 in damage. The man was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary, trespassing, and criminal mischief. A parks rep stated that the dog was unharmed, and the doors can be opened from the inside after the nightly lockup. “If he had just contacted the police in the first place, we might have been able to avoid the situation,” he said. (newser)
Man Tries To Get Dog Out Of Bathroom, Gets Stuck In Chimney
Jun 24, 2025 | 8:00 PM