Teenager who'd forgotten his keys rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in chimney

Firefighters rescued a teenager who was stuck in a chimney in central Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday afternoon. After a neighbour heard cries for help and called 911, TFD was dispatched to a house shortly after 3:00pm.



Capt. Barret Baker says they found a 16-year-old boy stuck in the chimney four to six feet below the top of the chimney, The crew was able to lower a rope with an auditorium knot down to the teen, said Baker.

Firefighters were then able to hoist the trapped teen out. The teen was unharmed and did not require further medical care. He said he did not have his keys and has his younger brother with him, so he tried getting into the house so they were not stuck outside.



TFD said trying to gain entry to a house by sliding down the chimney is extremely dangerous. "The chances of making it down safely are slim to none and getting stuck can lead to serious injury or even death," said Baker.