Coverage dated September 19, 2023 to September 20, 2023

Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch, police say

Headline from ABC 30 Fresno

First responders were called when the woman was heard yelling for help. The toilet was removed and a strap was used to haul the woman out.

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NBC Chicago
Woman rescued from inside Michigan outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 19, 2023
NBC Chicago's feed description
The woman told police she had dropped her Apple Watch in the toilet, and lowered herself inside to retrieve it but could not get out.
Green Field Reporter
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet in northern Michigan after dropping Apple Watch, police say - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Green Field Reporter's feed description
BAGLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan while trying to retrieve her Apple Watch The woman, whose name was not released, lowered herself inside the toilet after dropping the watch at the Department of Natural Resources boat launch at Dix…
WHEC Rochester
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch, Michigan police say (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Sep 19, 2023
WHEC Rochester's feed description
BAGLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan after she climbed in to retrieve her Apple Watch and became trapped.
Triblive
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet in northern Michigan after dropping Apple Watch, police say (opens Triblive)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Triblive's feed description
BAGLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan while trying to retrieve her Apple Watch. The woman, whose name was not released, lowered herself inside the toilet after dropping the watch at the Department of Natural Resources boat launch at Dixon L…
AL.com
Woman hoisted from Michigan outhouse toilet after getting stuck while retrieving Apple Watch (opens AL.com)
Published Sep 19, 2023
AL.com's feed description
The toilet was removed, and a strap was used to hoist the woman out to safety.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
BAGLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. >> A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan after she climbed in to retrieve her Apple Watch and became trapped.
ABC 12 Flint
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet in Northern Michigan (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Sep 19, 2023
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
Authorities removed a toilet and hoisted a woman from the pit after she climbed in to retrieve an Apple Watch.
Bangor Daily News
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after dropping Apple Watch (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Police: "If you lose an item in an outhouse toilet, do not attempt to venture inside the containment area. Serious injury may occur."
Fox2 Detroit
Woman gets stuck in Michigan outhouse toilet after climbing in to get Apple Watch (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
Police have an important message for others who may drop something in an outhouse toilet: "Do not attempt to venture inside the containment area. Serious injury may occur."
The Guardian
Michigan woman pulled from outhouse toilet after climbing in for Apple Watch (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 19, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Woman lowered herself inside the toilet after dropping the watch and was later heard yelling for help
Fox News
Michigan woman rescued from inside outhouse toilet in pursuit of Apple Watch (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Michigan State Police rescued a woman who got stuck in an outhouse toilet, after she voluntarily went inside of the toilet in hopes in retrieving her Apple Watch that had fallen into the latrine.
NBC News
Woman gets stuck in Michigan outhouse trying to get Apple Watch, police remind public not to climb into toilets (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 19, 2023
NBC News's feed description
“The toilet was removed, and a strap was used to hoist the woman out to safety," Michigan State Police said about the incident at an outhouse bathroom at Dixon Lake.
The Daily Caller
Michigan Woman Gets Trapped In Outhouse Trying To Retrieve Apple Watch, Authorities Respond (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 19, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Michigan first responders had to rescue a woman who was trapped inside an outhouse toilet after she attempted to retrieve her Apple Watch on Tuesday.
People
Woman Rescued After Trying to Retrieve Apple Watch in Outhouse (opens People)
Published Sep 20, 2023
People's feed description
A Michigan woman was rescued from an outhouse after lowering herself into the toilet in an effort to retrieve her Apple Watch.
New York Post
Michigan woman gets stuck in outhouse toilet trying to retrieve her Apple Watch (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 20, 2023
New York Post's feed description
An unidentified woman was heard screaming for help after she found herself in a crappy situation.
ABC 30 Fresno
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch, police say (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Sep 20, 2023
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
First responders were called when the woman was heard yelling for help. The toilet was removed and a strap was used to haul the woman out.

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