Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 82°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Versailles Woman Rescued After Being Trapped In Septic Tank

Friday, May 22, 2020 at 8:40 AM

By Katie McLaughlin @k_mclaughlin528

The incident happened yesterday evening.

(Photo by Dee Dee Sorvino.)

(Versailles, Ind.) - Yesterday evening, Versailles Firefighters were dispatched to Rolling Hills after receiving a call about an elderly woman trapped in a septic tank.

Firefighters found the woman trapped chest high in a tank that collapsed when she stepped off the steps of her deck.

Using a rescue tripod and rope equipment, the firefighters were able to extricate the woman.

The woman did not sustain injuries during the accident.

Embed not found

More from Local News

A Life Surrounded by Bees: Why Our Local Beekeepers Matter More Than Ever

Garry Reeves and his wife Kathy Reeves run a home-based honey operation in Moores Hill.
Southeast Indiana’s Early Heroes: The Civil War’s Medal of Honor Soldiers

As the U.S. marks its 250th birthday, communities across the country are looking back at the people who shaped the nation’s story.
New Report Shows Economic Impact of Initial READI Funding

The report includes summaries of READI impacts for each of Indiana’s regions.
Open House Celebrates 50 Years of Batesville Middle School

The event happens May 1.
Traffic Impacts for I-71 Widening Projects

Beginning Sunday, April 26.
UPDATE: Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Interstate 75 Collision

The incident took place early Monday morning.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Pokémon Club
Expand your Pokémon knowledge at this month's meeting by playing the card game and making a 3D Paper Bulbasaur.
Apr 23, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Teen Content Creation - APL
Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!
Apr 23, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
All-Member Spring Art Show
Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.
Apr 23, 2026 at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)

A Life Surrounded by Bees: Why Our Local Beekeepers Matter More Than Ever

Garry Reeves and his wife Kathy Reeves run a home-based honey operation in Moores Hill.

Southeast Indiana’s Early Heroes: The Civil War’s Medal of Honor Soldiers

As the U.S. marks its 250th birthday, communities across the country are looking back at the people who shaped the nation’s story.

New Report Shows Economic Impact of Initial READI Funding

The report includes summaries of READI impacts for each of Indiana’s regions.

EC's Perkins Sets School Record in 200 Meter Dash

The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.

Switz. Co. 7th Grader Sets School Record in Shot Put

The record was set at Wednesday night's quad meet in Vevay.

Local Sports Report - April 22, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Sawyer Brown - Some Girls Do

LoCash Wrong Hearts 12:28

Tim McGraw Southern Girl 12:25

Eric Church Guys Like Me 12:21

Chris Stapleton Starting Over 12:17