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Squeezing Through a Mere 15cm Gap... Escaping Like an Acrobat

Go Hui-gyeong

Published : Oct 1, 2026 8:02 AM

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A man pushes both arms and his head through the bars of a police station holding cell.

The gap is a mere 15 centimeters wide.

He struggles with all his might, twisting his body this way and thither to squeeze through.

Surprisingly, following his torso, even his legs slip right out.

This incident took place in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The man, who had been arrested on domestic violence charges, reportedly managed to escape from the holding cell just hours after being locked up.

Was this really possible without a single tool?

The police immediately closed the holding cell in question, reinforced its structure, and are currently tracking down the escaped man.

(Source: X @ChtvH3124)