by Gene P.

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Boy, 9, locked in gun safe by his brother

March 19, 2009 01:30 PM EDT

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A 9-year-old boy was temporarily trapped in a gun safe inside a suburban Chicago store by his brother, officials said.

Officials in Hoffman Estates, Ill., told the Arlington Heights (Ill.) Daily Herald the boy was stuck in the safe for nearly 20 minutes while firefighters sought a way to open the locked box.

Read the full story at redorbit.com

Most of the time the safes sold at sporting goods stores are closed and locked. Rarely do you find them unlocked and open. At least he was able to breathe and they got him out in a timely manner.

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Comments: 12

Michelle W. Mar 19, 2009, 1:38pm EDT

Thank goodness he was okay.

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Nurse Nancy S. Mar 19, 2009, 1:46pm EDT

Where were his parents? Glad it all worked out OK

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Nora Davenport Mar 19, 2009, 1:50pm EDT

Oh my gosh, this is just too scary, but I'm thankful the young boy's okey! Soooo much weird stuff going on these days!

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Kelly F. Mar 19, 2009, 1:59pm EDT

I'm just shaking my head.

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Rebecca [Future Teacher] Mar 19, 2009, 2:05pm EDT

Glad he's ok, what kind of brother does that sort of thing?

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Teresa A. Mar 19, 2009, 2:09pm EDT

Boys will be boys!!

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Debby C. Mar 19, 2009, 2:35pm EDT

oohhh, I was wondering why you commented on the bit that most stores keep them locked, it was at a Cabella's!

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jessica s. Mar 19, 2009, 4:44pm EDT

what i dont understand...it took them 20 minutes to get it open and they had to do it by using another safe's keypad...why? im sorry but i wanna know what kind of safe that is so i WONT buy it if the keypad on it doesnt even work lol.

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 19, 2009, 4:53pm EDT

I am wondering same thing where was the parents? Glad he was okay.

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Debby O. Mar 19, 2009, 4:57pm EDT

That would do me in for sure with my clostiphobia!

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Jodie B. Mar 19, 2009, 11:42pm EDT

Poor kid!!

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Jodie B. Mar 19, 2009, 11:42pm EDT

Thank you for posting this to the Gimme 10!!! Group

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