'Burglar' rescued after two days stuck in restaurant grease vent
A man who authorities say was possibly trying to burglarise an abandoned Chinese restaurant has been rescued from the grease vent, where officials say he had been trapped for two days.
The man was rescued on Wednesday before being taken to hospital for assessment.
The Alameda County sheriff’s office says deputies and firefighters were called to the vacant building in San Lorenzo, California, on Wednesday after someone heard cries for help.
The office says that when officials arrived they found the grease-covered man stuck inside the metal vent.
Alameda County sergeant Ray Kelly told The San Francisco Chronicle the man was in generally good condition despite being exposed to the elements.
It took about 30 minutes to extract the man from the vent system, process which caused approximately $13,000 in damage to the ventilation system.
Sgt Kelly said the unidentified man was taken to a hospital, and deputies will decide later whether to book him into jail or issue a citation.
