A man was rescued Tuesday evening after becoming trapped in a grain bin near Illinois Route 16 and Ohlman Road.

The Nokomis Area Fire Protection District says the man was surrounded by corn and unable to free himself. Others at the scene attempted to help but were unsuccessful.

Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies responded, including teams from Witt, Pana, Fillmore, Farmersville-Waggoner, and Springfield’s Technical Rescue Team. Air Methods Helicopter and Montgomery County EMA also assisted.

Rescuers spent about an hour and a half cutting relief holes in the bin to remove grain before finally freeing the victim. He was first taken by ambulance, then airlifted for medical treatment.

No emergency personnel were hurt during the rescue. The Nokomis Fire District thanked all agencies and local farmers who assisted.