Man trapped in chimney for 4 hours after locking himself out

It took 4 hours for fire officials to rescue the man. Pic/Twitter

After a man in Tucson, Arizona, United States got locked outside his house after apparently losing his keys, he then decided to gain entry to his home via the chimney.

According to a report by The Huffington Post, 26-year-old however got stuck while descending the chimney as the diameter started narrowing down. He then started shouting for help.

A neighbour called the local fire department after hearing his screams, who then rescued him after a 4-hour operation.

Although he did not appear injured paramedics evaluated him for possible injuries. The man even hugged his rescuers after getting out.