Watch CBS News

Pennsylvania Man Sleeping In Dumpster Loses Prosthetic Leg After Ending Up In Trash Truck

MCKEES ROCK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man sleeping in a dumpster was tossed into the back of a garbage truck as the trash was being emptied, causing him to lose his prosthetic leg. WPXI-TV reports the incident occurred around 2 a.m. Thursday in McKees Rocks.

The truck driver heard the man yelling and called 911.

Officials say that while he was in the back of the truck the man realized his prosthetic lower leg was missing. He searched for it for about 30 minutes before police ordered him to stop.

40-Year-Old Man Sues Parents For Getting Rid Of His Vast Porn Collection

The man didn't appear to be injured in the accident but was taken to a hospital to be evaluated. His name has not been released.

Authorities say they would continue searching for the missing prosthetic.

(Copyright 2019 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.