- Carlos Owens, 35, was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a chimney at a park building in Bristol, Connecticut, on Sunday morning.
- Police, responding to a burglary complaint, found Owens trapped; he reportedly claimed he was trying to rescue his dog from a locked bathroom inside the building.
- Owens was successfully rescued without injury, but the chimney and building sustained damage estimated at up to $10,000.
- The dog was found unharmed, and Owens was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and criminal mischief.
- A park official described the scenario as "crazy" and noted that contacting police initially could have prevented the situation.
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Bungling burglary suspect gets trapped in chimney while trying to rescue dog
