Air Ducts

Dayton, Ohio: July 16, 2003

A man who told firefighters he was stuck two days in the air duct of a clothing store was rescued Monday and emerged wearing nothing but socks.

The man, identified later only as "N8," told firefighters some people made him disrobe, then threw him into the duct, which is accessible from a roof vent. The people told him to steal from the store, the man said.

Firefighter Scott Bennett said the store's owners directed him to a back storage room, where he heard a muffled voice coming from the duct.

N8 said he was dehydrated and wanted "a drink of water...or beer," Bennett said.

When other firefighters arrived, they removed an elbow joint from the ductwork and the N8 slid out unscathed, Bennett said. Some clothing was found in the duct.

Bennett said the man looked "a little worn" and was taken to a hospital. He was never medically evaluated as he quickly slipped out of custody. His whereabouts are unknown.

Posted by Ron at July 16, 2003 11:00 PM

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