Sask. man found dead in submerged tractor

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Published: May 21, 2013

A 59-year-old Estevan, Sask., area farmer was found dead in his tractor May 19, RCMP said.

The cab was submerged in water.

Family members found the man at about 1:30 a.m. in a field north of the city, RCMP said. The cause of death is unknown, and the coroner and RCMP are both investigating. Foul play is not suspected.

The man’s name has not been released.

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Karen Briere

Karen Briere

Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

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