Woman trapped in sinkhole throws cellphone

August · 03-29-11, 09:46 PM

More interesting than Obama. More harrowing than a midnight trip to the outhouse.

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/03/29/fl...e-for-help-in/

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Woman Trapped in Sinkhole, Throws Cellphone for Help in Miraculous Rescue

You might say Clara Chapman had an ace in the hole.

The 47-year-old Plant City, Fla., resident's cellphone and quick thinking saved her from certain disaster when she suddenly plummeted into a sinkhole while gardening in her backyard Monday morning.

Within seconds, the 5-foot-7-inch Chapman says she was "totally submerged" within the 7-foot hidden trap, Tampa Bay's WTSP reports.

Luckily, Chapman had her cellphone handy, and after several futile attempts at calling for help -- service just isn't that great underground -- she dialed 911 and tossed the phone onto the grass hoping someone would respond.

MothBalls · 03-29-11, 09:59 PM

She needs to move.

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This is the second time in the past year Chapman has fallen into a sinkhole in her backyard.

TLAM Strike · 03-29-11, 10:03 PM

This would not have happened if she had stayed in the kitchen...

tater · 03-29-11, 10:12 PM

/thread

Gerald · 03-30-11, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

This would not have happened if she had stayed in the kitchen...

Well,well I wonder what frau think about this

Herr-Berbunch · 03-30-11, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Well,well I wonder what frau think about this

She's at the other type of sink hole

[ducks]

Gerald · 03-30-11, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

She's at the other type of sink hole

[ducks]

Betonov · 03-30-11, 08:12 AM

Jolly good show, capital pun

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