Nude Man Rescued From Store's Air Duct

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- A man who told firefighters he was stuck two days in the air duct of a clothing store was rescued Monday and emerged wearing nothing but socks.

The man told firefighters some people made him disrobe, then threw him into the duct, which is accessible from a roof vent. The people told him to steal from the store, the man said.

Firefighter Scott Bennett said the store's owners directed him to a back storage room, where he heard a muffled voice coming from the duct.

The man said he was dehydrated and wanted a drink of water, Bennett said.

When other firefighters arrived, they removed an elbow joint from the ductwork and the man slid out, Bennett said. Some clothing was found in the duct.

Bennett said the man looked ``a little worn'' and was taken to a hospital.