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Farm accident in Parke County leads to Lifeline

By Christopher Boyll,

2024-08-20

CARBON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— A farm accident left an elderly farmer with a Lifeline trip to an Indianapolis hospital.

On Tuesday at 12:58 p.m. Bellmore Fire Department, Parke County EMS and Parke County Deputies responded to a tractor incident. The responders showed up to 5741 South 1000 East to find an 85-year-old man in need of help. The 85-year-old was attempting to pull a tree with his tractor when it overturned.

The man received a hip injury and was flown via Lifeline to a hospital in Indianapolis for his injuries.

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Melanie Childers

08-21

May Jesus help this man's body heal, strengthen and recover 🙏🏻 may Jesus comfort and give strength to his family, in Jesus name by the power of the Holy Spirit, AMEN, HALLELUJAH JESUS OUR ONLY HOPE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I GREW UP ON A FARM AND ITS HARD WORK, MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS ON GOING FOR YOUR ELDER!!!!

paul cash

08-21

I hope this person with GOD,s help will survive.

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