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Unhappy camper: man rescued after falling into toilet at California campsite

Unhappy camper: man rescued after falling into toilet at California campsite

Summary

A man fell into the sewage tank of a vault toilet at a California campground while trying to get his sunglasses. Rescue teams helped him out, cleaned him, and said he was not hurt.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at Camp Edison near Shaver Lake, California.
  • The man was inside the sewage tank for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cal Fire rescue crews and law enforcement worked together to remove him.
  • The toilet was a waterless vault type that stores waste in a sealed tank.
  • The man was decontaminated by being hosed down and then walked away safely.
  • Camp Edison’s toilets are generally described as clean and well maintained.
  • Similar accidents happened recently in Michigan and Australia involving people falling into outdoor toilets.
  • No serious injuries were reported in these types of incidents.
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