Woman rescued from 125 feet deep shaft in Madera, she’s now being treated

The Madera County Fire Department reports that a woman trapped in Madera shaft that’s 125 feet deep has been rescued.

Employees were working in the fields Saturday morning near Road 24 and Avenue 22 when the shaft opened up beneath her. The woman, whose name has not been released, was walking in between field rows when she suddenly dropped into an unknown shaft, Assistant Fire Chief, Matt Watson said.

Property owners had no idea the shaft was there and it’s still being investigated as to what it is, according to Watson.

A total of 45 personnel were on scene and helped rescue the victim. Including the Merced County Fire Department and Merced County Technical Rescue Team, said Watson.

The victim was taken to the hospital and her injuries were not released.

Marilyn Castaneda: 559-441-6087, @MarilynCast98

This story was originally published March 9, 2019 at 1:14 PM.