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SCO Investigates Death of a Joaquin Man

 

Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to East Saddle Street in Joaquin Tuesday evening in reference to several men being trapped in a hole.
 
Once on scene Deputy Cody Muse observed a large hole on the east side of Saddle Street that appeared to be man-made. Deputy Muse was informed that two Joaquin city employees and an on-looker were trapped inside the hole and emergency response personnel were working to remove the individuals.
 
Deputy Muse was informed by the contractor working on the scene that prior to Muses’ arrival, the contractor along with two city employees were working to clasp sewer pipes together when the east wall of the hole collapsed. The contractor was able to escape the hole leaving the two city employees trapped. An on looker attempting to offer help jumped inside the hole and the west side of the hole collapsed.
 
Rescue personnel were able to free the city workers but the on looker did not survive. He was later identified as Patrick Parks, 52, of Joaquin.
 
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department and the Logansport Fire Department for their assistance with the rescue and recovery.
 
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office extends prayers for the Parks family.
 

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