(Le Mars) — Plymouth County authorities have identified the man from the fatal grain bin accident on Tuesday as 65-year old Daniel Cronin.
(Le Mars) — A grain bin accident turned deadly resulting in a fatality this (Tuesday) morning at 38557 180th Street, about five miles east of Le Mars. Plymouth County Sheriff’s deputies confirmed the fatality of a 65 year old male that had been inside the grain bin loosening stuck corn. The individual had safety measures in place, but was still pulled into the corn when the crust
had broke. Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department along with Oyens and Remsen Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene that was reported at about 9:47 a.m. Joining in with the recovery efforts were the Le Mars Ambulance Services and the Remsen Ambulance, as well as the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol. Upon arrival of the fire units, a rescue operation was started, but was ultimately unsuccessful. The body of the victim was recovered at 10:50 a.m. Rescuers needed to empty the corn that was being stored in the grain bin to assist with the recovery efforts. Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department used its aerial truck with the recovery. Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident scene. The name of the victim is not being released at this time pending family notifications.
