Oregon Man's TV Signals For Help
Submitted By: Robnoxious
Article Date: 10/26/2004
URL: http://www.goofball.com/news/200410261001
CORVALLIS, Ore - An Oregon man's flat-screen T-V is loaded with all the bells and whistles -- including one option he'd rather not have.
A couple of weeks ago the Toshiba with built-in V-C-R, D-V-D and C-D player starting emitting the international distress signal.
An orbiting search and rescue satellite picked up the signal and before long Chris van Rossman heard a knock at the door.
Air Force officials, a police officer and a search and rescue deputy were outside.
Officials have told him to keep the T-V off or face a fine.
A Toshiba spokeswoman says this is the first time the company has heard of such a problem.