A 29 year old man who was trapped in a metal grease duct in San Lorenzo has been rescued.
The man was covered in grease and oil when found by first responders following reports of a person needing assistance.
930am, ACSO and @AlamedaCoFire responded to a vacant Chinese food restaurant on the 700 block of Bockman Rd. San Lorenzo. We located a trespasser(possible burglar) trapped in the grease vent on the roof. He had been there for about 2 days. Fire rescued him and he is in custody. pic.twitter.com/OfVN5e8oeV
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) December 12, 2018
A "faint voice" had been heard calling for help at a Chinese food restaurant.
The man had been trapped in a position that did not allow him to move.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office updated their Facebook page, explaining that "Firefighters quickly went to work and after almost an hour were able to extract the man from the metal duct. The man was physically exhausted and suffering from dehydration. He was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
#DEVELOPING This all first responders could see when they arrived to try to help the would-be burglar stuck in a grease vent of a #SanLorenzo business. That’s his foot. #ABC7now pic.twitter.com/EMOsW1WNzN
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) December 12, 2018
At this time, we are conducting a trespassing and vandalism investigation. It is unknown if the suspect intended to commit a burglary. The case will be submitted to the district attorney.
We are very thankful to our citizen reporter and our firefighters for saving this man. It is likely he wound not have survived another day given the circumstances. The suspect is expected to make a full recovery."
PHOTOS: #ALCOFire Firefighters rescue an adult male stuck for nearly 2 days in the duct of the hood and duct system above the stove at 754 Bockman Rd in #SanLorenzo. Full Story: https://t.co/DECAfbdv3S pic.twitter.com/9L5o23UlYY
— Alameda County Fire (@AlamedaCoFire) December 12, 2018
#DEVELOPING @ACSOSheriffs says suspect stuck in grease vent in #SanLorenzo looked like he had been “dipped in oil” but otherwise escaped serious injury. Charges may include misdemeanor trespass and vandalism...and he may be on the hook for damage to restaurant equipment. #ABC7now pic.twitter.com/G32bOg6BHX
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) December 13, 2018
Photo via @ACSOSheriffs
