Forestville, Wisconsin – A man died Thursday after becoming trapped beneath farm machinery on Old Elm Road in the Town of Forestville, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.
According to the Door County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 3:31 p.m. to a reported farm accident at 7900 Old Elm Road. Upon arrival, responders located a deceased male who had been trapped under a piece of farm equipment.
Emergency personnel from the Southern Door Fire Department, Southern Door Emergency Medical Responders, Door County Emergency Services and the Door County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity. The incident remains under investigation, and no additional details were immediately available.
Prepared by Chief Deputy Kyle Veeser, the statement was issued under the authority of Sheriff Tammy Sternard.
Farm accidents remain a significant risk in rural communities, particularly during equipment operation and maintenance.
The investigation is ongoing.
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