Man Dies After Farm Machinery Incident Near Mystic Lake
Prior Lake, MN (MinnesotaNow) - Authorities in southern Minnesota are investigating a fatal farming-related incident.
Emergency crews respond to rural property near Mystic Lake
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and other emergency personnel responded Sunday afternoon to a report that a man had been struck by a combine. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. at a rural property approximately three miles southwest of Mystic Lake Casino.
Deputies begin CPR after man is struck by combine
The Sheriff’s Office report says the 42-year-old man was not breathing after being struck by the farm machinery. Responding deputies immediately began CPR and other lifesaving measures until crews from the Jordan Fire Department and an Allina Health ambulance arrived and took over.
Man pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts
Despite those efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His name has not been released.
The Shakopee and Prior Lake police departments also assisted with the response. The incident remains under investigation.
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