Paris, WI – A 65-year-old man was rescued Friday morning after becoming stuck in a 20-foot-tall soybean silo at a farm in the 3300 block of 169th Avenue in the Town of Paris, authorities said. The man sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
Rescue Effort Involves 18 Agencies
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office reported that emergency responders were called to the scene around 7:45 a.m. after the man became trapped while inspecting the silo’s interior auger. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach help, the man finally used his cell phone to contact family members, who called 911.
A total of 18 agencies assisted in the rescue, including:
- Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office
- Fire and rescue teams from Town of Paris, Village of Somers, Village of Salem Lakes, Village of Bristol, Village of Pleasant Prairie, Town of Wheatland, Town of Randall, Kansasville, South Shore, City of Kenosha, City of Racine, Village of Rochester, Town of Newport (IL), Village of Gurnee (IL)
- Kenosha County Specialized Rescue Team
- Racine Fire Bells
- Flight for Life
Complex Rescue Operation
Officials said an emergency wall had to be constructed around the man, who was reportedly stuck up to his neck and shoulders. Firefighters used specialized rappelling recovery equipment to access the silo, then carefully vacuumed out the soybeans to secure a harness on the man.
By around 9:45 a.m., rescuers were able to lift the man out from the top of the silo. He was transported to a hospital with minor injuries as per WAGB.
Authorities Praise Rescue Teams
Sheriff David Zoerner thanked all involved agencies for their professionalism and precision, noting that their coordinated efforts led to a successful outcome in a potentially tragic situation.
At last report, officials said the 65-year-old man is doing well, and no additional information has been released.
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