Man Dies in Iowa Grain Bin

Garry Leonard, 58, died after becoming trapped Thursday afternoon

November 30, 2020

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Western Iowa authorities say a 58-year-old man died after becoming trapped in a grain bin, reportsFire Engineering.

Firefighters, medics and Sac County deputies were sent to the Lake View, IA, location around 3:40 p.m. Thursday.

Officials say Garry Leonard became stuck after he entered the partially filled bin to break up some corn clotting. Another worker tried to pull him free but failed.

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