Rescuers free man stuck in grain bin
A man in eastern Kansas was airlifted to a hospital in Kansas City following an agricultural accident near Garnett. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of someone trapped in a grain cart on Tuesday morning. First responders applied a tourniquet to control severe bleeding before EMS and rescue personnel arrived to safely extract the patient. The coordination among multiple agencies was praised for its crucial role in saving the patient's life. The sheriff emphasized the teamwork that led to successful intervention and transport. The application of a tourniquet by deputies was highlighted as a crucial decision that contributed to the patient's survival. Agriculture, as per the USDA, is considered one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., with approximately 200,000 injuries occurring annually.
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