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Man Rescued from Grain Bin in Illinois

Worked for Annapolis Grain Company, Hutsonville

November 30, 2020
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A man was rescued from a grain bin in Hutsonville, IL, reports WTWO.

Crawford County first responders received calls around 1:30 P.M. about a man trapped in a grain bin at Annapolis Grain Company.

The rescue team was able to use equipment to remove some of the corn and rescue the man, whos was then airlifted to a hospital with injuries to his lower body.

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