Willy Wonka comes to life

[lonestar50]

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A rescue was prompted at the Mars M&M factory in Lancaster County after two people became stuck in a chocolate tank.

A Lancaster County 911 supervisor says the first victim was extricated from the tank at 3:10 p.m. and the second was out by 3:25 p.m. after both fell into the tank. The condition of both victims is unknown at this time.

It’s unclear if the tank was empty or contained chocolate at the time of the rescue.

The plant is known for making a variety of products, including M&Ms and Dove chocolate, and is located 12 miles from Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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[83Hawk]

You would think Augustus Gloop would have learned his lesson the first time. Was his son the second person?

 

[michael.nelson311]

I'm wondering where the chocolate River is.....

 

[Scott559]

Pics of rescued workers released

 

[Aardvark86]

I grew up near Hershey. In the old days you could tour the actual chocolate factory. Every kid who ever took that tour, myself included, fantasized about jumping into the conching tanks.

 

[SoDakHawk]

I grew up near Hershey. In the old days you could tour the actual chocolate factory. Every kid who ever took that tour, myself included, fantasized about jumping into the conching tanks.

Feel the same way when I tour a brewery. Just let me dive in and try to drink my way out.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

I grew up near Hershey. In the old days you could tour the actual chocolate factory. Every kid who ever took that tour, myself included, fantasized about jumping into the conching tanks.

We’re you a Comet guy or a Super Dooper Looper guy?

 

[Aardvark86]

Feel the same way when I tour a brewery. Just let me dive in and try to drink my way out.

That didn’t work in beer fest, though if did lead to the hilariously cheap gag with “landfill’s brother”.

 

[Aardvark86]

We’re you a Comet guy or a Super Dooper Looper guy?

Comet. Sdl too sterile for my taste.