Farmer freed after becoming trapped in grain bin

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A Decatur County farmer is recovering after becoming stuck in a grain bin.

Jerry Weber was freed after an hour and a half partially submerged in corn inside the bin on East County Road 400 South.

He entered the bin in an attempt to repair the auger.

Several rescue agencies responded, including the New Point and Greensburg fire departments and Decatur County EMS, and were able to free Weber.

He was flown to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment.