Firefighters Rescue Two People Trapped in Venice Public Restroom Stall.
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- On Sunday, May 19, 2024, Los Angeles Firefighters and Los Angeles Police Officers were dispatched to a distressing scene where two individuals were trapped inside a public restroom stall due to a malfunctioning door lock. The incident, which unfolded in the heart of Venice Beach, drew a prompt response from emergency services after reports that the door would not unlock.
The two individuals, who appeared to be homeless, were confined in the stall for over two hours. In a concerted effort to rescue them, firefighters employed axes and hammers to break through the door, successfully liberating the trapped persons.
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This will go down as the most unappreciative rescue of all time
Couple of upstanding sober individuals
Definitely not using the bathroom for its purpose. Got locked in when they thought they could get a quickie sexually or “methodically”
I'm guessing they were so high they couldn't figure out how to unlock the door.
Probably doing somthing bad
The restroom is portal to another dimension, these individuals are actually from the future
No smile, no thank you,🤷♀️…no rush to come out after door is opened, 🤷♀️
🤔very interesting 🧐
Firefighters are awesome.
They didnt even say thank you…
They should tear down those individual restrooms that the derelicts are abusing and replace with normal restrooms open from dawn to dusk. They could have a couple of portable adjacent for overnight use. It would be far cheaper in the long run than continuously dealing with these idiots.
That actually makes some sense.
Look at you making sense......if they would only do the same
Who in their “right” mind would ever use one of those bathrooms?
That make TOO MUCH sense to them as they need to justify sending all those city workers out there. Good idea though👍
All that good training put to good use at the beach.👍
These restrooms have sturdier doors than most homes do!
And they alway barcades them self
Gotta keep those junkies safe in a lefty paradise!
Metal exterior
Whomever build those doors needs to get with BP
Homes have doors that open in. This opened out that's why it was more difficult. Plus steel door and frame
Wonder if he bought those pants HALF-OFF! 😂😂
They were on their honeymoon.
I got us a little place right on the beach Hon.
Even they can develop relationships :(
😂😂❤😂😂❤😂😂
I’ll bet the smell is putrid ……💩💩💩
Thay were in bathroom making beautiful music together
I think the "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" music was appropriate. Very nice.
Kind of surreal hearing banjo music while firefighters bash in a bathroom fortress.
They have made the toilets unusable by people that actually need to go to the loo - may as well just give it to them at this point. I can't imagine I would go in there no matter how bad I needed to go. Nasty - just nasty.
Such a waste of resources with 2 trucks and @3-5 firefighters per truck to open a door filled with useless human debris...should have called a Locksmith.
Gotta waste that tax money so they can up the budgets next year. 1/3 of the lapd makes over 100k a year. Some on the beat are paid 200k including benefits. Think the chief gets around 300k a year. Most would not believe how much they make, you can look it all up on the california government website what each employee is paid.
Exactly what i was thinking! 😂
@@tonybrown9875 absolutely!
It’s standard response for LAFD. Where the truck goes an engine goes since the truck can’t function without the engine anyway.
@@tonybrown9875 Look at what they have to deal with
Someone put crazy glue on the lock 😮
it's a beautiful day, no screaming daisy !!!
Where's Daisy I miss her
That door was locked he could have unlocked it just cost the taxpayers the hell of a lot of money
She did make a quick cameo at the very end...😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm interested in buying the same identical doors because been already proven to keep anyone safe from outside crime
How much is it gonna cost to repair that door now???
They looked more inconvenienced than grateful :/
Stop acting like this is a hotel
they are restroom this the daisy stuff jam the lick
@@jackiekearse8340 You are just another waste case, dousche
We are paying for this remember so it don’t matter to these idiots 😑
Even the homeless feel entitled in California.
Great video!
Loved the coverage from beginning to end.
I was born in 1957 and used to hang out as a child on Venice Beach in Santa Monica. We would climb under the dock and watch the fisherman. Days gone by
God bless you, love from Colorado.
Two huge firetrucks responded. The cost is enormous
Not really they're working anyway it's just the cost of the gas in the trucks. Everyone's on salary whether they go to a call or not
About $50 bucks when they could've been drinking a couple cold ones while cooking spaghetti in the fire station
They drank the bums vodka -49 cents
@@funkymonkey8174 I guess I'll change it to "the cost in these trucks responding to this silly call, which keeps it occupied and away from other, more serious calls"
Just keep voting Democrat 😂😂😂
They couldn't just call a locksmith? 😂
Would’ve taken 2 mins to get in lol .
And saved the integrity of the door/frame. Saving thousands in future repairs 😂
Haahaa, rescued but comes out with his pants down......
Might as well get a quickie while you wait
Rescue 911: Special Crapper Unit! This can be the pilot?
Thank you for helping nothing should left them in thre
Guess I’ll scratch Venice Beach off the vacation list..
Better call LAHSA and lady that looks like a matchstick to observe.
Fascinating!!
I can imagine the fire fighters at their kids' school sharing what it's like to be a firefighter with the class. They will have the best "why you need to stay in school" stories.
Another huge chunk of money out of the taxpayer's pockets. This isn't a good look for LAFD or humans in general. 🧠🤦♂️
Trust me stuff like this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to wasted taxpayer money. The politicians get 90% of that.
You have no idea what you're talking about. The fact that 15 other idiots agreed with you is what's wrong with this country. Trump 2024.
LAFD is just doing what they’re told to do. They can’t exactly say no right?
I’m thinking these “restrooms” are only being used for most anything other than their purpose. I certainly wouldn’t use them!
Fabian, you are what we need in our Westside I am a percussionist in the Westside you have followed our band keep up the awesome job🎉
All that equipment for a dam door .Wonder how much that cost the public 😂
Shit I’ll say it. Thank You .
Now doors fucked up .
No manners . Wow
Entitlement.
@@gcrauwels941 I no. They’ll learn the hard way . Hey WelS! you stay real. Coo💚
take a closer look!
ALL the doors are fucked up and have been for YEARS;
@@joyrippel7307 I couldn’t see I didn’t have my glasses . Your rite Joy 💚
You can't expect manners from Neanderthals.😳
Entombed like a homeless mummy in a Venice beach bathroom. 😂😂😂🤦🏻♂️
Title of a good novel😂
@@plicketyplunk Imprisoned alive in a toilet with another man for a crime you didn't commit. 🤣🤣😱😱
8:45 the banjos start🎵
8:34 actually, just a little earlier lol
@@PauloHernandezXD aha... you fell into my type A personality locator trap
@@203blessings Ok? What did you win? A million dollar?
Congratulations, this must be the greatest accomplishment you've ever had in your life /s
@@PauloHernandezXDmy comment was intended as lighthearted fun, I thought your comment was a lighthearted joke.
@@203blessings I wasn't really joking, just acknowledging the music started a little earlier, no offense intended :P
I've gotten stuck in that same stall! Over 15 years ago!
STUNNINGLY RIDICULOUS! not to mention how long it took to get in. 😂😂😂
Classic example of DOS--Drain On Society.
Yup! And “SOC!” - Soft on Crime bs! 😂
Not even a "thank you" from the tweakers. They were just in there getting high the entire time
they're public servants
That has to be extremely loud in there.
I'm surprised that when the firefighters finally got the door open and saw the 2 'things' they had rescued that they didn't slam the door shut on them. Too bad!
Didn’t know I was watching a jump scare when they got out 😂😂😂 they probably forgot they locked it lol
The waste of resources is amazing
No locksmith available 😂😂 he was eating in there yuck. His girl left. No shame.
Next level gross
Can't even hold his pants up. What a mess.
@@PauloHernandezXD pure disgusting. The whole thing. 🤮🤮🤮
thanks for your for ur content,,Have a great day,,,
Pull your pants up.Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I know right 😲 I thought he was going to start taking a whiz in the outside bin there for a minute as well.
Losers!
welcome to california
I bet the door was fine but soo high they didnr know how to unluck the door lol
Hey Fabian, what happened to the weekly street evictions on Rose? Are they all gone now?
I've been wondering the same thing!
I think they've moved on or something. noticed that as well.
????
I like how half the video is just following the firetruck leave. Slow content day, I guess.
They want that ad revenue
Like a bank vault. Crazy.
Fire helmets and turnout coats? Neither is necessary. Gloves? Absolutely! O not wearing any. Wear the gear you don’t need, don’t wear the gear you do.
No gloves🤮🤢
Make sure to send a bill for the great services.
great episode 👍🏽
Those frames are concrete poured. The steel is 16 gauge. Installed them in other public restrooms. High grade steel
it's a third world thing
They are getting paid the same if they were just sitting at the firehouse or breaking into a bathroom. Good practice.
They should have left the door locked for Dumb and Dumber 🤮.
Thiis city cant get any more stupid. 2 ladder trucks to open a bathroom. How much did this cost?
It's a sunk cost. They are already on duty and getting paid whether they answer this call or another one. Goes to show what you know, which is very little. Trump 2024.
They actually look like they didn’t want to come out. Especially the guy.
They should have small toilet stalls not one bedroom apartments as bathrooms. This is too crazy.
That cost 50k
Whoever built those doors, I want their contact number. I'd like to have them fortify my front and backdoors.
I'll use a plastic shopping bag before I'll EVER use a public bathroom in LA! 🤢
I need that door for my house dam that was hard to open geeze 😊
Was Daisy in there providing her services 😂
She leaves as soon as the drugs are used up, using her scourged body as enticement to already fucked up dudes, she encourages binge drug use for sure. Total scumbag.
1 gram for 1 minute blow 🌬️ 💦
Now I've seen it all !!!!!
Johnny Gage & Roy DeSoto from Station 51 would have had that door open in 2 minutes. Better get the tweaker and his pizza box over to Rampart for a checkup with Dr. Bracket.
Venice Love LACityFD …he said get me the sledge or the ladder I’ll go through the top…xxx❤️
People waiting in anticipation to see who comes out of that restroom. lol 👁👁 👁👁 Wow, wasn't expecting that!!
Holy Moly!!
The homeless! Unbelievable!
Theres so much going on. From the banjo to the dude bringing out his Rubber tire.
Did anyone notice the fire truck didn't have a "KEEP BACK 500 FEET" sign on the back of it anywhere?? That was the first thing I noticed!! It was good that the FF's got them out.
pretty solid door and lock built like a safe or they need stronger firemen. lol
I’m watching this hoping there isn’t two guys stuck in there 😂😂😂😂
Why were there two people? What were they doing?
These are the questions with inconsequential answers, let's just hope the world can be a better place soon
Homeless, probably. Most likely
Testing their meth pipes
Drugs, prostitution, sleep. Oh, and screaming at absolutely nothing.
Hobo bums.
If it wasn't for dope they wouldn't be homeless.
Barcades there self listening to daisy oh u have right it a bathroom not a hotel
What would the GIV have to say about this situation?
They be in there tricking and everything
Be full of HEP B and Lord knows what else on every surface in there - yukko
Glad they weren’t haven’t a medical issue!
6:10. Good to see Garner Ellerbee is still on the beach protecting the sands. Just need Mitch. I doubt anyone is going to get that reference without googling.
Looks like they need to replace the whole restroom spot with new doors that dont lock permanently
Damn that took way too long to force that door.....
That looked like really hard work for the LAFD!
Using a public restroom in LA, Impossibe.
Taking too long ! Call "Lock Picking Lawyer "
Time for complete government overhaul.
Take a guess: - 1. Vault 2. Holding cel 3. Toilet room (city of angels) 😉 And when the door opens.. 👻👻
They should have told the ATF that there were ghost guns, a pregnant woman, and a dog in there! That door would have been breached quicker than you can say Waco!
Thank God for the Jaws of Life! Why not just turn this into multiunit housing? They’ll have their own room with bathroom facilities.
8:56 The opposing reactions.
If Daisy were there, should could have just used her Care Bear Stare and Viola!!
No key?
Bruh the ending😂😂😂
So, in other words, people were trapped on the Metro....
Only in Venice beach California!🤣… how exciting is to be a firefighter and a police man in Venice beach California!! Who hood!📷 🎈🎉🎈
Why not just drill the lock out? Wtf
These two were in danger of not getting high for an hour, WTF...
Since they were trying to pry the door open, why not hammer the inner side of the pry bar? More effective than muscle power, ya think?
Two ? Pants still down
If the restroom was on fire they be dead by now the time it took those rookies to open that door
They probably would have busted out that K-10 saw!
It would have been a lot easier to bust out the vent above the door and pull them out that way.
If, but it wasn't. It was just two dirty bums. Take all the time in the world for them, & they came out looking so ungrateful & as if they were the ones bothered.
Now we gotta pay for a new door
I don’t think those two knew which end was up! Wasted!
Why is the camera quality so dark?
open that pizza box...that's where the needles and bags are.
9:35 yeahh!