Child Rescued from Auger in Silo by PA FFs

Fayetteville firefighters said the child was pinned in the auger 15-20 feet up in the silo.
Oct. 25, 2023

A child was flown to a trauma center after a farm mishap in Franklin County. 

Fayette firefighters found the child stuck in an auger about 15-20 feet up in a silo.

Crews worked to free the victim and open a space for him to be removed, WGAL reported. 

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