Source: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
<p>A Maryland man has been taking some notes from Santa Claus and using them to be not-so-nice! Ibrar Khan <a href="https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/silver-spring-maryland-intruder-stuck-in-chimney/2932091/">told NBC Washington 4</a> that he found a &#8220;suspected intruder&#8221; stuck in his chimney in the middle of the night. Firefighters spent hours taking apart the fireplace brick by brick on Saturday. By 7:30 a.m., the unidentified man was removed from the chimney and taken to the hospital for &#8220;serious injuries.&#8221;</p>
<h6><strong>Mystery Sounds Spark A Search </strong></h6>
<p>Early in the evening, Ibrar and his family lit a fire, made smores and watched a movie. Ibrar first heard strange noises in his home at around 3 a.m.</p>
<p>&#8220;I kept hearing some really loud banging noises, some thudding noises, like something was banging the wall,” he said.</p>
<p>So, he investigated. He checked the windows and the garage. When he didn&#8217;t find anything, he called the police. They came, did a sweep of his home and also found nothing. But, the noises didn&#8217;t stop. When Ibrar checked the fireplace, a man called called saying &#8220;Ay, ay, ay.&#8221; Per NBC Washington, Ibrar said the man said &#8220;some Hail Marys, some hallelujah stuff.&#8221;</p>
<p>At this point, Ibrar gets police back at his home again. The officers were skeptical at this almost daylight point. But afterwards, one female officer reportedly listened and reacted saying, &#8220;Oh my God, oh my God, you’re right, there’s someone inside. There’s someone in there.&#8221;</p>
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<h6><strong>Firefighters Launch Rescue</strong></h6>
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<div class="post__image-wrapper">Twenty-four <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/california-governor-gavin-newsom-signs-bill-to-allow-inmates-to-become-firefighters/">firefighters responded</a> to the scene and hacked away at the wall, eventually freeing the unauthorized guest. Pete Piringer, the chief spokesperson for Montgomery County (MD) Fire &; Rescue Service, shared photos of the rescue job on Twitter. Ibrar&#8217;s living room is seen covered in equipment from floodlights and ladders to shovels and safety equipment.</div>
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<div>Apparently, the chimney&#8217;s wire cap was pulled back, before the unknown man climbed down and got stuck. Despite the injuries, NBC Washington 4 says officials believe he&#8217;s expected to live. At this time, the suspected intruder&#8217;s identity remains unknown.</div>
<h6><strong>What Happens Now </strong></h6>
<div>Firefighters executed the rescue, but left behind a giant mess for Ibrar and his family. As the story went viral, questions swirled about who is responsible for cleaning the debris from the rescue. Initial reportings by NBC Washington 4 says the home is owned by Holy Cross Hospital. Ibrar expressed both concern for the injured man and relief that he wasn&#8217;t able to fully access his home.</div>
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<p>“Who knows how this could’ve gone. This could’ve gone wrong a thousand different ways,” Ibrar said.</p>
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