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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | 76-year-old man trapped hunting for lottery ticket International: 76-year-old man trapped hunting for lottery ticket4.73 Rating:AMSTERDAM — A 76-year-old man trapped himself in an underground waste paper container in Amsterdam after he clambered in to hunt for a lottery ticket. Police said in a statement the elderly man managed to open the container and climb in Thursday because he feared he had tossed out a lottery ticket along with other used paper. Passers-by heard him calling for help and alerted the police who freed him with the help of firefighters. The bad news? The man didn't find his lottery ticket. Thanks to Original Bey for the tip. AP We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 27 comments. Last comment 5 months ago by . Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13308 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 10:35 am - IP Logged | |
Yikes, I wonder how much it was worth. | | |
KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL! NYC United States Member #124503 March 14, 2012 5169 Posts Online | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 11:23 am - IP Logged | |
Been there, done that. I just stuck my head and arms in the bin though, 40 bucks was just not enough to scale the walls. est modus in rebus --- Catch the Lightning! He deals the cards to find the answer, the S. G. of chance, the hidden law of a probable outcome, the numbers lead a dance. - Sting. | | |
United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 1394 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 11:41 am - IP Logged | |
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S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 534 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 12:09 pm - IP Logged | |
Sucks to be that dude! When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers | | |
Oklahoma United States Member #82920 November 12, 2009 3628 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 2:40 pm - IP Logged | |
Aww.....bless his heart..... Win BIG everyone..... I Love Pink & Green....1908 | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 1012 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 3:49 pm - IP Logged | |
The things people do to collect whats due to them  | | |
Bay Area/ California United States Member #136486 December 12, 2012 665 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 4:24 pm - IP Logged | |
Would you dive in wondering whether you had the winning ticket or not?
I think- Better to dive in with no regrets than wondering whether you had the winning ticket but hesitated too.
Living with regrets is a bad thing. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12623 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 5:19 pm - IP Logged | |
Would you dive in wondering whether you had the winning ticket or not?
I think- Better to dive in with no regrets than wondering whether you had the winning ticket but hesitated too.
Living with regrets is a bad thing. "Living with regrets is a bad thing." Living in an underground dumpster ain't a whole lotta fun either. | | |
Bay Area/ California United States Member #136486 December 12, 2012 665 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 6:01 pm - IP Logged | |
If you found the winning lottery ticket, who cares- perhaps being in that situation for a few hours could build character even for a 75 year oldster. | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 16198 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 6:14 pm - IP Logged | |
I hope he brought a flashlight and searched while waiting to be rescued. | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 16198 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 6:16 pm - IP Logged | |
Perhaps he could have convinced the fire fighters to dump the whole thing and help him search?????? | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 16198 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 6:17 pm - IP Logged | |
Maybe he just wanted to check it................... | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 16198 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 6:20 pm - IP Logged | |
Been there, done that. I just stuck my head and arms in the bin though, 40 bucks was just not enough to scale the walls. Yeah, me too. Except in the 10 minutes it took me to go back to the dumpster the trash truck had come and hauled it all away. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 784 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 3, 2013, 6:24 pm - IP Logged | |
Glad senior man is okay. I, too, wonder how much the ticket was worth! Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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