How to get an air flapper out of the ductwork?

[ghriscu]

Hi,
I have an air flapper stuck in my ductwork and it makes a noise when the furnace fan comes on.

How do I get that out?

I try with a small magnet but that did not work out.
(See picture)

[HayZee518]

flapper

use a coat hanger bent into a hook and try to snag the threaded part.

[ghriscu]

use a coat hanger bent into a hook and try to snag the threaded part.

To get this picture I had to zoom, so the loose piece is pretty far away, at about 5 feet.
Any other ideas?

[HayZee518]

flapper

how about a long vacuum cleaner hose?

[ghriscu]

To get this picture I had to zoom, so the loose piece is pretty far away, at about 5 feet.
Any other ideas?

I went back with the small magnet and a camera to see what am I doing and that did the trick.
Thanks everyone.