Comedian Zarna Garg Trapped Inside Hermès Bathroom in Berlin for Over an Hour (Watch Video)
Indian-American comedian and author Zarna Garg documented a harrowing experience on social media after being trapped inside a bathroom at a luxury Hermès store in Berlin for over 80 minutes.
Indian-origin American comedian and author Zarna Garg says she was trapped inside a bathroom at a Hermes store in Berlin for more than an hour after the sliding door failed to open. Garg documented the incident in a video shared on Instagram, showing store employees and firefighters attempting to free her.
The incident has since gone viral on social media, with the video receiving more than a million views and prompting users to discuss the store's handling of the situation, Indian Express reported. Invasion of Privacy Case: Prince Harry, Elton John, Liz Hurley and Four Others Ordered to Pay Initial USD 13 Million to Daily Mail Newspaper.
Comedian Zarna Garg Trapped Inside Hermès Bathroom
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Door Fails to Open
According to Garg, she had been inside the bathroom for more than 20 minutes before it became clear that the sliding door could not be opened. In the video, her daughter can be seen filming employees from outside while Garg records the situation from inside the bathroom. The staff members appear to struggle with the door as they try to open it.
Garg initially kept the situation light, joking about the number of paper towels in the bathroom and making origami while waiting for help. However, as the delay continued, her family and team became increasingly concerned. ‘Frozen 3’ Teaser Trailer at D23 Reveals Princess Anna and Kristoff Wedding, and More!.
Firefighters Called to the Store
Garg said her family and team eventually demanded that store managers call the fire department. Firefighters arrived at the store and attempted to open the door but also faced difficulties. Footage shared by Garg shows the rescue effort continuing while she remained inside.
After being trapped for about 80 minutes, Garg was eventually freed. She expressed relief after getting out, particularly because there had been no fire or other immediate emergency inside the bathroom.
Zarna Garg Criticises Store's Response
In the caption accompanying her video, Garg criticised the store's response to the incident. She alleged that staff members did not apologise or provide an explanation after she was released. She also said her children and team members had been watching the incident unfold from outside and were distressed by the situation.
Garg further alleged that the store was initially reluctant to allow the bathroom door to be broken because of concerns about protecting it. She said that, after she was freed, an employee offered her a bottle of champagne, which she and her family declined. These claims have been made by Garg in her social media post and have not been independently verified.
Viral Video Draws Online Reaction
The comedian's video quickly gained traction online, crossing one million views and attracting a large number of comments. Several viewers criticised the way the incident appeared to have been handled, while others praised Garg and her family for remaining calm during the ordeal.
Garg, who is known for sharing humorous and family-oriented content, said she was conflicted about posting the incident because her social media page generally focuses on positive content. She nevertheless decided to share the footage because of what she described as the store's handling of the situation.
Zarna Garg's Berlin Visit
Garg is currently in Berlin as part of her “Million-Dollar Excuses” comedy tour, according to reports. The incident has brought additional attention to the comedian beyond her ongoing tour, with her account of the bathroom mishap becoming the subject of widespread discussion online.
There has been no reported indication of any injury to Garg from the incident. The claims about the store's response remain based on her account, while the viral video shows portions of the rescue attempt.
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