A utility worker was pulled from a trench Tuesday afternoon after being trapped for nearly seven hours.

Rescue personnel were called to the area of 130th and Hawthorne Court around 9:45 Tuesday morning when the trench collapsed on worker later identified as Drew Johnson.

Omaha and Elkhorn rescue crews both assisted in efforts to free Johnson from the estimated 8 foot deep hole. WOWT 6 News crews on location Tuesday could hear screaming from the trench.

Rescue crews said Johnson's feet were stuck in the trench. MUD crews used a compressor to free compacted dirt around Johnson's right foot.

Johnson, a utility worker, was working on a sewer main project for the home when dirt caved in on him around his legs. He was unable to get himself out of the hole.

Throughout the rescue, Johnson remained alert and was able to talk with rescue workers. Officials told WOWT 6 News they were concerned about hypothermia. Johnson was taken to a local hospital. It's unclear what if any injuries he may have sustained.

WOWT 6 News spoke with Johnson's mother immediately after he was freed.

"Thank you Jesus, he saved him,"Joan Johnson told WOWT 6 News.

"When he was pulled out of there I can only imagine what it felt like for you," said reporter Brandon Scott.

"Exhilaration! Very thankful. Very thankful for everyone who came and helped," she said.

"Did he say anything as he came out of the hole?" asked Scott.

"He said 'tell my mom I'm OK.' I knew if I just kept trusting Jesus he'd be OK," she said.