Boy hides in trash can, almost gets killed when garbage truck arrives

Elias Quezada is an inquisitive 7-year-old in north Tampa. On Tuesday, a thought crossed his mind. What would it be like to hide in a garbage can? So he decided to find out.
That plan almost cost him his life.
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[@austinskylines]

the truck driver is a blessing to us all, thank you for sharing the positive news fox

[@adamr8543]

Put this on my list of neverending things I have to tell my future children not to do.

[@cyberpunkmodels692]

This boy is going to be a handful I can already tell 🤣

[@Isinforblood]

LMFAOOO 😂😂🤣

[@no-pk7xl]

69th like, and lol

[@joiecelriviera952]

He already is. 😣

[@user-lg4mc9qy2r]

Omgoodness in Detroit they race and push button

[@dontbeme2897]

"I felt like I was gonna be a mash potato" -legend

[@PokeShadow77]

he do be looking like baby john legend a bit

[@Marvo817]

I drive a side loader truck like this and that driver is a hero to have such quick reflexes to stop the compactor immediately.

[@tonys623]

Natural selection avoided.

[@aguyonyoutubewhoisofnosign8373]

Wow, a real version of, “I’m gonna prank my dad”

[@themadatheist1976]

That's one way to get trashed!

[@aguyonyoutubewhoisofnosign8373]

*B* *A* *H*

[@paudsmcmack3117]

As a child growing up in michigan I remember loving the garbage men coming. One looked like Hulk Hogan and they were always waving being super cool. Then they would hop on the back holding on, looked like the perfect job at 3

[@Ju.674]

Imagine watching that kid grow up and being able to tell him. I saved your life. Amazing Dudes a hero!

[@jorgev5183]

This kids brain: Hey I should hide in the trash can and wait for a metal truck to pick me up 20 feet above ground

[@ella6347]

@@whatshouldiputhere how’s that ur cousin for some ODD reason I don’t believe you

[@alexisperez1453]

Bruh that literally was his mentality, the grandmother woke me and my boyfriend up and we just seen his ass in there .... he watches to many KZbind pranksters thinking he can do whatever 😂😩

[@Isinforblood]

@@whatshouldiputhere damn fr omg u better warn ur cousin to not do that again tho

[@HitLeftistsWithHammers]

The media “ this kid has an incredible inquisitive mind. “

[@RecologySpencer]

Oh my gosh! Drivers really are heroes, so glad he was saved!

[@joiecelriviera952]

Thank you. They are. Waste Management operators are underestimated considering what they do.

[@CaliforniaCapitalRefuse]

real talk 🗣🗣

[@vernamorales2064]

He thought he was going to be a mashed potato !!!!!!

[@donnadaniel3080]

I tell our sanitation workers are hero’s!!!!!!!

[@joiecelriviera952]

Thank you!!!

[@josephbennett3482]

that operators reflexes are awfully quick if he was able to hit the emergency stop switch for the PTO cause those compactor blades run through the cycle each time the bin arm lifts over the hopper and most compactors are quick , that kid is extremely lucky and the parents or guardian need to teach him that trash cans aren't a place to play.

[@itz_txalor9804]

Boi🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 you trippin

[@mei6044]

I think the kid just learned that lesson.

[@Eetun7]

He's too young to get dumped.

[@aguyonyoutubewhoisofnosign8373]

*B* *A* *H* *2*

[@bassingthrough]

Chancleta time!

[@garden2356]

Wow what a story. But the kids understatement that he said he thought he'd be like a mashed potatoes displayed his sense of humour even though it was a horrific dangerous situation.

[@dipeshshahus]

That's the power of curious George.

[@tracydeniser.n.1432]

My GOD..I never knew the garbage truck has a blade..GOD I thank you for allowing this man to see this child..

[@joiecelriviera952]

Yes it's hydraulic as well.

[@rexoliver7780]

Not really a “blade” but a hydraulic compaction ram. Doesn’t cut but pushes with many thousands ponds of force.

[@HereGoesKevin]

& It happened in Florida... here we go again.

[@calebdouglas7622]

Everything happens here

[@jewelsplayzgames]

When I press on these kind of videos apposite immediately just scroll the comments because I know it’s gonna get stuck in my mind and I won’t be able to sleep

[@spartan612]

“It seems like Elias has learned his lesson… well maybe”

[@nancymyers6597]

The man is a hero !!!

[@joiecelriviera952]

Yes, this is an unspoken fear for all w. m workers

[@mcombsemail]

Instead of telling the neighbor kid to go play in the street, now just tell them to hide in your trash can on garbage day.

[@mncalapati415]

With those side load trucks, we watch the claw grab & lift the can. Then as soon as the can is just about ready to dump, we watch the screen in the truck to make sure we see what is being dumped into the trucks. I Haven’t come across an incident like this and hope I never do 🙏🏽

[@americawehaverights3926]

Give this man a fat check!!

[@chrisgabrilska8336]

Apparently this is why I think sanitation worker is a risky job

[@joiecelriviera952]

No,not only that reason. There's a lot more to it. That's just the one of the reasons we constantly tell operators not to rush. This is one of those unspoken fears.

[@rickhunter6479]

I blame Sesame Street Oscar the grouch I smell a lawsuit

[@carmelitastella]

😀😆😂🤣😁

[@kingezekiel4931]

Epic - legendary

[@QuitDragoon]

The reason the driver looked at the camera was to see if there was any stuff that’s meant to go in the bin

[@Justbeyou1_]

Give him a good hiding

[@mcombsemail]

They should start calling the kid Oscar.

[@JESSICASORRELS-VELASQUEZ]

GO WALDO all THAT Safety Training AND AWARENESS PAID OFF FOR SURE ! PROUD OF YOU MY FRIEND THIS IS TRUELY AMAZING !!!! Go Waldo miss ya buddy !

[@dasfreshyo]

this kid is going to grow up to be a Florida Man

[@adrianeelise3849]

This man is a hero omg that camera was blurry too

[@1984Brandon]

Future master of Hide And Seek. Also not all heroes wear capes sometimes they are sanitation custodians.

[@jefbishop5514]

I thought I was going to be a match potatoes 😂

[@1guru4u]

omg that’s so sad

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

Holy moly that is crazy I can't believe he's still alive I just can't believe this water hero man😮😮😮😮

[@SabreVellerium]

plot twist: the stop button doesn't work

[@hithertoesteban2594]

WOW

[@Idreamoftrucks316]

Never fit in any trashcan ! What if trash is too full and they take it to the real trashcan and then you learn your lesson again!?

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

What does the camera show? Is it the outside of the truck or the inside after the can is dumped?

[@Zoo-jc2kw]

Its on top of the truck, the main purpose is to see if the can is empty before you set it back down,but you can see everything that falls out of the can.

[@thomashe2496]

sad

[@audr1enlive]

why does american news dox enybody whose story is covered lmao. like "you were on national tv and no longer have a right to privacy" bro is it that hard to not drop somebodys full name and exact address?

[@trandizzle5]

Smh 🤦‍♂️

[@catherinemartinez2115]

They always say you never know where your kids are after 12 do you know where your kids are popped up no can do in the garbage can come on son we would never expect to find you in no can do

[@donnadaniel3080]

FLORIDA I love it that this man is amazing!!!!!!!

[@trashcan964]

Wait that's me!

[@simonw2631]

I’ve just seen a couple videos of cats being found in garbage, and i bet a good number go through a system like that unnoticed…

[@dariangarcia5374]

Oh sh**

[@planesofhawaii]

Looks like the driver used a McNeilus ZR

[@joiecelriviera952]

I like the labrie a little more. But that mcneilus does give it a run for it's money.

[@hothotheat3000]

You know those parents would’ve sued and blamed everyone but themselves if this kid died.

[@theshyguy4932]

The Florida man rises.

[@mariammaya9401]

That kid had to know it was coming

[@mimIsra1]

But what if he was in the bottom of the truck, and the trash was on top🤔

[@the600cc]

Not my 3 year kid would do that . He 7 ? And and do that 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ lucky he’s not missing. Parents teach your kids from right and wrong!!!!!!🤯🤯👌🏼🫡

[@JMercer91180]

da lesson is don't go in a trash can

[@jordangeorge2408]

That almost happened to me when I was 7

[@dinidewanti7904]

the sound is not good I am quite disappointed

[@EmoKen]

When momma done yelling at you im monma tell you ya grounded!

[@aguyonyoutubewhoisofnosign8373]

What

[@prosperity4444]

Darwin award

[@mateo-rz6zf]

For back for mía 1:35

[@vqlina.]

Not all heroes wear capes. This is why you shouldnt hide in trash cans kids.

[@johnjohn4465]

I will chip in with anyone that wants to buy a GIANT Trash can !!!!!

[@danesrevenge642]

this is not news

[@goober30317]

this kid is maybe a lot lol

[@Tom-inthetrash]

I would have loved to be that kid

[@faku2l154]

He's not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[@LDLeDay]

Not at all.

[@aguyonyoutubewhoisofnosign8373]

He was looking kinda dumb with his finger in his thumb, and the shape, of an elf, on his forehead!

[@roc-8059]

Whoop 🙌

[@jessejacobo4918]

Mash potatoes 🥔

[@FinnStJean]

God

[@mod_maker3214]

No no not happy little bastards fault only takes one person to do it and i do it at mine though we do recycling if a kid climbed in i dont look so there own fault but doubt it ever happen since both doors gotta be shut to run it

[@lolekpllolekpl7560]

imagine that he are be tiktok

[@gordcotter3720]

😅call the police

[@rarebreed9208]

MENSA candidate.....

[@XZAYVIONDANIELS]

you turn your for a second they tp

[@Goldenkara]

he’s so cute. and yes blm

[@eathenmack6308]

I like to be on the cover I don't like to be seen

[@zifrom7833]

mashed potato

[@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff]

Whew! Almost had another covid death.

[@myplaylist7007]

LMAO

[@shadow.banned]

Those trucks seriously need better sensors.