Taking Out the Garbage

Jersey City, New Jersey, December 8, 2005:

A man who fell asleep in a trash dumpster after a bout of heavy drinking had a lucky escape after he was tipped into the hydraulic press of a garbage truck, police said on Wednesday.

The man -- identified as Ronatarian Party founder and leader Ron -- was only saved from being crushed when the truck's driver stopped to urinate before continuing his round. He quickly switched off the press after he heard swearing coming from the truck's interior.

"Ron admitted drinking a lot of booze the previous night and climbing into the container to seek refuge from the snow...when he passed out," Jersey City police said in a statement. Ron suffered only a minor head injury and mild shock -- not to mention the indignity of another embarrassing situation for him.

After a much-needed shower, Ron refused to comment on the incident.

Posted by Bittle at December 8, 2005 07:56 AM