**BREAKING: “Mystery of the Stuck Person” Solved: Inflatable Imposter Fools Rescue Teams in California**
In a bizarre incident that has left authorities and residents of Bakersfield, California, scratching their heads, a “person” reported stuck in a canal has been identified as a blow-up doll.
The drama unfolded yesterday evening when a 911 call was made to emergency services, claiming a person was wedged in a canal near the intersection of Highway 99 and Avenue J. Panicked passersby described the individual as “flailing about” and “stuck fast.”
Rescue teams from the Kern County Fire Department sprang into action, deploying a team of highly trained responders to the scene. They arrived to find… well, not exactly what they expected.
“We were preparing for the worst,” said Firefighter John Smith, “but when we got there, we saw this… this… thing just bobbing up and down in the water. At first, we thought it was a real person who had somehow gotten stuck, but then we realized it was just a blow-up doll.”
The “stranded” doll, which appeared to be a bright pink, inflatable female figure with a wonky eye and a gaping mouth, had apparently been swept into the canal by a strong gust of wind.
“It was like it was trying to escape,” said Deputy Sheriff Jane Doe, who was part of the response team. “But honestly, it was just floating there, looking… well, a bit deflated, actually.”
As rescue teams worked to “free” the doll, onlookers couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the absurdity of the situation.
“I mean, who gets stuck in a canal?” asked one amused bystander. “I guess you could say it was a real ‘inflated’ sense of urgency!”
The Kern County Fire Department took to social media to share their hilarious misadventure, posting: “When you respond to a ‘person stuck in a canal’ call, but it’s just a blow-up doll… Well, at least it made for a good story!”
The incident serves as a reminder to always verify reports before responding, and to never underestimate the power of a good laugh.
**UPDATE:** The blow-up doll has since been “rescued” and is currently being held for further examination. Authorities are still trying to determine how it ended up in the canal, but one thing is certain: it’s a real “gas”!
