Woman trapped in New Jersey clothing donation bin for 3 days rescued by police

Tuesday, January 7, 2020
PATERSON, New Jersey -- A woman was rescued by police after she was trapped inside a clothing donation bin in New Jersey for an entire weekend.

According to the Paterson Police Department, the 38-year-old woman said she was reaching into the bin on Friday night when someone pushed her in and closed the door.
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The victim told authorities she was unable to move her legs and escape.

Police said a person passing by the bin on Monday morning heard the woman yelling for help and immediately called 911.
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The woman suffered frostbite. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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