Authorities in Macon County say a Blue Mound man has died after becoming trapped in a grain bin Wednesday afternoon.

The Sheriff’s Office says crews were called out around 4 o’clock to assist Blue Mound Fire and Rescue on a report of a man stuck inside the bin. Deputies provided traffic control and support while firefighters tried to reach him.

The situation later turned into a recovery mission. Crews used special equipment to cut into the grain bin and eventually found the man, identified as 73-year-old Thomas Ritter of Blue Mound.

The Blue Mound Fire Department thanked South Macon Fire Dept, South Wheatland Fire Dept, Stonington Fire Protection District, Taylorville Fire Dept, Macon County TRT, and to Abbott for being on standby.

The Macon County Coroner’s Office confirmed Ritter's death Thursday morning.