Man in 80s Dies After Being Trapped Under Cultivator While Out for Farming in Haenam

A man in his 80s has died after being crushed under a cultivator in Haenam, South Jeolla Province.

At around 1:10 PM today (August 9), a report was filed stating that an 80-year-old man, identified as A, was trapped under a cultivator in Godang-ri, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, South Jeolla Province.

Mr. A was rescued by responding firefighters in a state of cardiac arrest, but ultimately passed away.

According to reports, Mr. A had left home around noon to do farm work, and after failing to return, was found by his family.

Police believe the accident occurred when Mr. A was driving the cultivator and it overturned down a slope, and they are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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