He amputated his leg with a pocket knife to save his life after being stuck in a machine.

A Nebraska farmer was trapped in a machine and decided to save his life cut the leg with a knife pocket The man was rushed to the hospital and is recovering now.

Kurt Kaser, 63, who worked all his life as a farmer in this central US town, recounted the accident: "I was working alone last month, I was hauling maize from one place to another coming down the truck. I entered the small hole of the hopper ".

"Simply swallowed my legI tried to take it out but I could not, "he said. KETV, local environment of the city of Omaha.

"I almost abandoned once and I just said "the devil" with that...and then I felt that the machine was pulling me again. I thought he was sucking me, "added Kurt.

In the midst of desperation, the farmer was convinced that his only option was to cut his leg with the little knife in his pocket. "Then, I started sawing "he counted.

After completing the task of saving his life, Kurt freed himself and he crawled up to his house ask for help. His son Adam heard the screams and went to help him, the local newspaper reported. Omaha World Herald.

After a week in the hospital and two others in rehabilitation, the farmer has gone home, optimistic that everything will be fine, the newspaper added.

The media showed Kurt in a wheelchair, his left leg amputated below the knee. "I was in a hurry and I did not pay attention, "he hoped his story would serve as a warning to other farmers.