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Rescue From Greencastle Farm Silo With Help From Washington County Crews (Photos)

Someone became trapped in a grain silo in Pennsylvania on Friday morning — and was freed with the help of emergency crews from Maryland. 

The scene of the silo rescue in Greencastle, Pennsylvania with assistance from the Washington County Division Of Emergency Services.

The scene of the silo rescue in Greencastle, Pennsylvania with assistance from the Washington County Division Of Emergency Services.

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A Washington County, MD Rescue Squad vehicle at the silo rescue in Pennsylvania

A Washington County, MD Rescue Squad vehicle at the silo rescue in Pennsylvania

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The scene of the silo rescue in Greencastle, Pennsylvania with assistance from the Washington County Division Of Emergency Services.

The scene of the silo rescue in Greencastle, Pennsylvania with assistance from the Washington County Division Of Emergency Services.

Photo Credit: Facebook/Washington County Division Of Emergency Services @WashCoEmergencyServices
Crews inside the silo rescuing the farmer.

Crews inside the silo rescuing the farmer.

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Crews inside the silo rescuing the farmer.

Crews inside the silo rescuing the farmer.

Photo Credit: Facebook/Washington County Division Of Emergency Services @WashCoEmergencyServices
The rescue efforts inside of the silo.

The rescue efforts inside of the silo.

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Silos on the farm where the rescue happened in Greencastle, PA.

Silos on the farm where the rescue happened in Greencastle, PA.

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The silos on the farm where the farmer was rescued from the corn.

The silos on the farm where the farmer was rescued from the corn.

Photo Credit: Facebook/Washington County Division Of Emergency Services @WashCoEmergencyServices

The call to a report of someone "trapped in a grain silo" in the 14000 block of Williamsport Pike in the Greencastle-Antrim area came into Franklin County 911 at 11 a.m. on June 14, according to the Washington County Division of Emergency Services.

Soon the following Washington County resources were deployed into Franklin County, PA:

  • Washington County Air Unit/Rehab
  • Division of Emergency Services Leadership
  • Washington County Safety Officer
  • Sharpsburg Fire
  • Funkstown Fire
  • Maugansville Fire
  • Clear Spring Fire
  • Longmeadow Fire
  • Hagerstown Fire Department
  • Community Rescue Services

Rescue Hose Company No.1 of Greencastle coordinated with the crews to ensure "a swift and effective rescue operation," officials in Washington County; adding that, "The victim was trapped for over 4 hours, but was safely extricated and transported to an area hospital. We are proud of our skilled and courageous responders who worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and rescue of those in need."

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