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Sheriff: Investigation continues after man dies in fall from phone tower

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TREGO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating a fatal weekend accident in Trego County.

Just after 3 p.m. Saturday, a 39-year-old man died from an apparent accidental fall on CC Road between U.S. 283 and 26th Avenue, according to Sheriff Richard Hanks.

The coroner is expected to complete a report Monday or Tuesday, Hanks said.

The sheriff’s department did not release any additional details Monday.

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