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Farmer rescued from grain bin

A man is safe and sound today after he was trapped in a grain bin.  It happened at a farm on Perth Road 140 Monday afternoon.

The farmer ended up stuck waist-deep in corn while working in the bin.  Emergency crews responded after they got a 911 call.

West Perth and Perth East Fire Chief Bill Hunter is praising their efforts:

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He says things like this don’t usually end so well:

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There were no injuries.  An air ambulance was there but it ended up not being needed.

 

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