Park workers arrived at Rockwell Park in Bristol early Sunday to strange barking and a voice echoing from the pavilion chimney. Firefighters found 35-year-old Carlos Owens wedged deep inside: he had tried to drop down the flue to reach his dog after the bathroom doors locked automatically at 10 pm. Crews had to dismantle parts of the chimney and roof, causing up to $10,000 in damage, to pull him out.
Owens was unhurt, the dog was shaken but fine, and both were quickly reunited. Police, however, charged Owens with burglary, trespassing and criminal mischief; he was released on bond and is due in court July 7th. Officials say calling for help would have been far cheaper, and a lot less embarrassing, than the late-night Santa act.
Source: AP News
