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The elevator barbecue

2006 Reader Submission
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(Stockholm, Sweden) Two men, one woman and a puppy were nearly killed by the smoke from their barbecue grill - simply because they were stuck in an elevator. Efficient rescue personnel saved these strong nominees from glory.

The event took place in a suburb to Stockholm. The group had started a nice barbecue down in the garden when weather circumstances greatly improved. One of the guys insisted on moving the party up to the balcony. And he knew how to do it.

The whole gang followed into the elevator. Yes, they were all there, including the puppy. Yes, the grill was still on fire, with steaks on. What could have been a swift journey ended in panic when the elevator got stuck between floor 4 and 5, and steak-flavoured smoke quickly filled the small elevator.

When rescue personnel arrived, all passengers suffered from smoke injuries and were treated with oxygen. There are no reports on who came up with the idea, and whether he will be with us soon again.

Submitted on 08/02/2006

Submitted by: Axel Hübinette
Reference: Dagens Nyheter SWE Aug 1 2006

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James said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Thanks, Axel, we already have this story under consideration. I happened to like it!


Fitzroy said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
This is a repeat but I like this write-up. Again, I have concerns about the puppy as a bystander well as mitigation if the elevator had a track record of being completely reliable. Still there is something amusing, almost whimsical, about this Honorable Mention candidate.


Sheryl said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
I'll go with the guys on this one.


Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Repeat
We had this story a while ago


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