RCMP officers are investigating after a man was found dead at a campground in Manigotagan, Man.
Officers with the Powerview branch responded to a report of a sudden death on Monday at approximately 12:20 a.m. They said a thunderstorm, producing strong winds, may have contributed to a large tree falling onto a tent. The two occupants, a male and a female, were sleeping inside.
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Officials said nearby campers heard the female occupant calling for help and came to her aid. She was not physically injured.
The 60-year-old male occupant was pronounced dead on the scene.
RCMP continue to investigate along with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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