Woman trapped in sinkhole throws cellphone

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

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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.