73-year-old man dies after falling into a 60-70 ft well near Rustburg, VA; ongoing investigation.

73-year-old man dies after falling headfirst into a well at a rural home near Rustburg, Virginia. The well was estimated to be 60-70 feet deep. Firefighters found the man unresponsive, possibly due to his head being underwater. Crews worked for about four hours to retrieve the man's body, with assistance from the Lynchburg Fire Department and a well drilling service. An investigation into the cause of the fall is ongoing.

March 04, 2024
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