Man rescued after falling 30 feet down manhole
UPDATE: FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) - A man is in the hospital after falling into a sewer pit Thursday afternoon.
The Bingham County Sheriff's office says a 36-year old man was working on a pump at a lift station in Firth.
He suddenly fell in the hole about 25 to 30 feet below.
Three rescuers had to climb in and help him out by using a rope and a gurney.
He was in the pit for just over an hour.
He was airlifted to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Deputies didn't believe his injuries were life-threatening.
ORIGINAL STORY: FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) - Emergency crews are working to rescue a worker who is trapped after falling 30 feet down a manhole.
He is unable to get out on his own.
A medical helicopter is on stand by.
The call came in around 1 p.m.
This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information is released.
