Emerson RCMP respond to farm fatality

April 19, 2022
RM of Morris, Manitoba

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On April 15, 2022, at approximately 2:25 pm, Emerson RCMP received a report of an incident at a rural property on Road 35 NE in the RM of Morris, Manitoba.

Investigation has determined that a 67-year-old male who lived at the location was clearing snow on the property using an open cab tractor. The tractor slid into a water-filled ditch and overturned, trapping the male under the water. The local fire department was able to extract him, but he was pronounced deceased on scene.

The investigation continues.

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Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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