(Charter Oak) A Charter Oak man died after becoming trapped in a grain bin.
Crawford County Emergency Management says on Thursday, at approximately 9:53 AM, the Crawford County Communications Center was notified of an individual who had possibly become trapped in a grain bin near Charter Oak.
Due to the complexity and urgency of the incident, a countywide all-call was performed to ensure that appropriate equipment, personnel and resources were responding to the scene, including the Dow City Fire Department with a grain vacuum. Additional resources and personnel from Harrison County were also requested.
First arriving personnel confirmed with bystanders that the victim was still trapped in the grain bin and no contact had been made with the victim. First arriving personnel began cutting access holes into the side of the grain bin to facilitate grain removal.
An air medical helicopter was requested to the scene while the victim was being extricated from the grain bin. Rescue operations continued utilizing all available resources until the victim was successfully extricated from the grain bin.
Following extrication, medical personnel immediately initiated life saving measures on scene. Despite these efforts, the victim was declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
The victim has been identified as 83-year-old Robert Kroll of Charter Oak. Mr. Kroll’s family has been notified.
Responding agencies include:
Crawford County Memorial Hospital Ambulance
Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
Crawford County Emergency Management
Charter Oak Fire Department
Denison Fire Department
Deloit Fire Department
Dow City Fire Department
Manilla Fire Department
Ricketts Fire Department
Schleswig Fire Department
Vail Fire Department
Dunlap Fire Department
Dunlap Ambulance
Woodbine Fire Department
LifeFlight 3 – Audubon
Anderson’s Ethanol – Additional Grain Vacuum
All responding agencies extend their deepest condolences to Mr. Kroll’s family and friends.
