NORTON, Mass. -- Michael Halko probably wishes he had done a bit more housekeeping.

The 90-year-old man's home was so cluttered that he was buried for several days under a pile of debris that fell on him inside his house.

Neighbors called police after they hadn't seen Halko for more than three days.

Firefighters arrived to find the home packed nearly floor to ceiling with belongings that blocked passages. They couldn't see the man, they could only hear him.

Finally, they found him conscious under a pile of debris. It took 45 minutes to get Halko out as rescuers formed a 13-person chain to move him through the clutter.

Fire officials said Halko was dehydrated but didn't suffer serious injury. They say he was likely trapped for two or three days.

Health officials said the home wasn't fit to be lived in, and contacted the man's relatives.