first of all... i am pretty claustrophobic and wouldnt even last 5 minutes stuck in an elevator. if i was this guy i would have probably found a way to kill myself.
second of all.... this happened back in '99. dont know why it just got on the news now.
story:
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...act_paumgarten
surveillance video:
http://www.newyorker.com/online/vide...0421_elevators
and yes, this is real... shockingly real