Person rescued from platform on grain bin

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A person fell on a platform on a grain bin in Gibson County, prompting a rescue.

This person fell 40 inches, or about three feet, and landed on a platform a little over 120 feet high, according to officials.

The person was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Humboldt Area Rescue Squad, Milan Fire Department, Gibson County Fire Department and Gibson County EMS worked together at the rescue.

“We sent a paramedic up on the bin with him, and they were able to lower him down with a man lift,” Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey said.

Chief Cathey said the rescue went smoothly.