More Sochi problems as a Paralympian gets stuck in bathroom, too
Apparently, the Sochi problems don't end with the Olympic Games. Especially now with the Paralympics about to get underway.
Almost a month after American bobsledder Johnny Quinn Hulk-smashed his way out of a locked bathroom in the Olympic host city, US Paralympian Steve Cash also was faced with unwarranted solitary confinement when he found himself stuck inside a hotel commode.
Luckily, the sled hockey goalie (and later, his buddies) had phones on hand to call for help ... and to document the saga on Twitter.
The distress call came early Thursday morning:
Locked in the bathroom as we speak. No food in sight... Where is Wilson when you need him? #castaway #bathroombreak pic.twitter.com/4F3mo3QAhj
— Steve Cash (@stevecash34) March 6, 2014
And was confirmed by teammate Taylor Lipsett as real:
.@stevecash34 is locked in the bathroom... This is not a joke! pic.twitter.com/xUNgMIe561
— Taylor Lipsett (@usasledsniper7) March 6, 2014
More teammates were called to assess the situation:
We got @usasledsniper7 and @RicoSled23 on the case for the @stevecash34 situation #nojoke #mcgyverstatus pic.twitter.com/WRINc476wU
— Josh Pauls (@spudsusa27) March 6, 2014
Tools were employed (what, no can opener?) in order to create some breathing room ...
He needed more air... #SochiFail #sochi2014 #sochiproblems @stevecash34 @USParalympics pic.twitter.com/ElqlBodPEJ
— Taylor Lipsett (@usasledsniper7) March 6, 2014
... finally rendering this rescue mission a success.
Operation save @stevecash34 was a success! @USParalympics #sochi2014 #SochiFail pic.twitter.com/NmgTYMBZob
— Taylor Lipsett (@usasledsniper7) March 6, 2014
H/t to Deadspin for the post.
