A quiet night turned into an unforgettable ordeal for a Houston couple when unusual sounds from their fireplace led to a shocking discovery. Around 12:30 a.m. on Easter weekend, the homeowners were awakened by their dog barking and faint groaning noises coming from inside the house.
Initially, they suspected an animal—possibly a raccoon—had gotten trapped. However, when they checked the fireplace more closely, they realized the sounds were coming from a man stuck inside their chimney.
🚒 Firefighters Break Through Fireplace to Free Man
Emergency services were quickly called, and firefighters arrived to handle the unusual situation. To rescue the trapped individual, crews had to dismantle parts of the fireplace structure.
The man had reportedly attempted to enter the home through the chimney but became wedged in a tight space before reaching inside. Authorities said he remained stuck for a significant amount of time before being freed.
During the rescue, the suspect reportedly claimed he was trying to escape from something, though details about that claim remain unclear.
⚖️ Suspect Arrested, Faces Burglary Charges
After being pulled out, the man—identified as 33-year-old Edwin Leonel Salmeron Granados—was taken into custody by police. He has been charged with burglary of a habitation.
Investigators believe he accessed the property by climbing onto the roof and attempting to descend through the chimney, where he ultimately became trapped.
The homeowners now face unexpected repair costs due to the damage caused during the rescue operation.
