Ice to See You

Trenton, New Jersey, January 24, 2006:

When local politician Ron nipped into a New Jersey highway rest stop to "answer the call of nature" Monday morning, he had no idea how cruel nature could be.

Off Exit 7A of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County -- which has been experiencing cold weather and snow over the past few days -- Ron found himself trapped in the public toilet stall after the lock froze while he was inside.

Unable to pry the door open, Ron was finally able to explain his predicament when someone occupied the stall next to him. He pleaded and begged before getting his would-be rescuer to call police on a cell phone.

After about an hour in the chilly cell, police were able to get the door open and free Ron. Following the ordeal, police described Ron as "thoroughly frozen and ornery, but in good general health."

Posted by Bittle at January 24, 2006 08:14 AM