Woman Places Order with UberEats to Help Her Out After Being Locked Up
A woman’s quick thinking and cunning helped her avoid becoming stuck on the top of her apartment in Washington, DC, after going up there to enjoy some fresh air. The woman, identified only by her initials “Kelsey,” managed to escape this predicament by finding a way down.
Quick thinking saves the day: How Kelsey used UberEats to get rescued
On April 11th, Kelsey went outside on her roof to enjoy some fresh air. But she could not when she tried to enter again because the doors had been locked. Even after shouting and knocking, she could not be heard anyone else’s pleas for assistance.
Kelsey was believed to be stuck at the top of the building for around 45 minutes when she think of ingenious solution: using UberEats on her smartphone to order food and request that a driver go up to rescue her.
Uber Eats driver (whose identity remains unknown) arrived on the scene and climbed onto the roof to deliver food to Kelsey. He opened the door from inside, allowing her to safely return home.
Viral fame: Kelsey’s story spreads on Twitter
Kelsey then shared her story on Twitter, which quickly went viral, with many applauding her quick thinking in the face of a difficult situation. Kelsey herself was also praise for her swift-wittedness. UberEats driver Sam also earned praise for going above and beyond his duty to assist someone in need.
Kelsey revealed on Fox News that she’d lived in the building for around a year. Additionally, she couldn’t explain how the door could close behind her but thanked Uber Eats driver for providing assistance.
Lessons learned: The importance of resourcefulness and quick thinking in difficult situations
This incident serves as a reminder of the value of quick thinking and resilience when faced with challenging circumstances and technology’s potential for connecting people and providing solutions in unexpected places. It also showcases the generosity of strangers as an UberEats driver took time out of his day to assist someone in need, even though it wasn’t part of his job description.
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