Man found alive in garbage truck

CHICO, California (WTVD) -- A man was pulled alive from a garbage truck in California after workers heard him yelling and pounding from inside.

The homeless man was apparently sleeping in a dumpster when he was accidentally picked up with the trash.

Crews made several more stops before they heard him.

Workers said it's amazing he wasn't killed. He's expected to be okay.

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