Rescuer Becomes the Rescued: Shocking Twist as Man Gets Trapped in Chimney Saving Dog

Ever looked at your pet and thought, “One day, you’ll be the reason I have to explain something wild to emergency responders”? Well, here’s a story that’s stranger than most—imagine getting stuck in a chimney because your loyal pup decides a Connecticut parks bathroom is the perfect place to get locked in for the night . I mean, was this just a man willing to go to jaw-dropping lengths for his furry friend, or the universe telling us that sometimes, the rescue mission needs to be for the human, not the dog? I can’t decide if this tale belongs in a slapstick comedy or a homeowner’s cautionary guide . Either way, I haven’t laughed—or double-checked my own dog’s whereabouts—quite like this in a while . Want to find out how it all unfolded and who rescued whom? LEARN MORE.

Firefighters had to rescue a man who got stuck in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while attempting to retrieve his dog from a bathroom when the doors automatically locked for the night. What do you think?

“At some point, you just gotta let your dog live with the decisions it makes.”

Haylie Nance, Balm Producer

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“They probably could have just lured the man out of the chimney with a treat.”

Axel Parra, Necktie Archivist

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“Thank goodness that dog had a phone.”

Chuck Gould, Landscape Framer