Man trapped in chimney for 4 hours after locking himself out

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

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.

Firefighters rescue man who got stuck in chimney after losing keys #arizona https://t.co/MuQGervL9G

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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.

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