Florida teen freed after being stuck in abandoned bank vault

Police track down secret code to rescue 17-year-old

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A teen has been freed after spending several hours in the vault of an abandoned Florida bank.

Officials say two teens were exploring a vacant Bank of America building in Hollywood when a 17-year-old boy somehow got stuck in the vault. 

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The trapped boy's friend eventually called 911.

Hollywood firefighters were able to track down an employee Wednesday afternoon, who had the combination to the vault. 

No charges were immediately reported.
 


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