Trending Topics

Would-be soda thief rescued from vending machine

During hour-long rescue, firefighters used axes, crowbars, air chisel, rotary saw to get teen out

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — Firefighters removed a teen whose arm was caught in a vending machine while he was trying to steal a soda Saturday.

When the 17-year-old boy reached into the receiving slot, his arm became stuck, according to 10 News.

During the hour-long rescue, firefighters used axes, crowbars, an air chisel and a rotary saw to get the boy out.

Medics at the scene saw signs of scraping, but the boy said he was OK.