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Death Investigation

DATE & TIME: 05-24-17 0950          

LOCATION: 313 W Belvedere, Beatrice, NE                                 

OFFENSE: Death Investigation                    

CASE #: 2017-2651              

On May 24, 2017 at 0950 a.m., Southeast Communications received a 911 call stating that there had been a lawn mower accident involving Max Manes, age 55, of Beatrice. NE. 

The report was that the lawn mower had gone over an embankment and was upside down in the water.  Gage Co. Sheriff’s Office responded along with Beatrice Fire and Rescue.  When Beatrice Fire and Rescue rolled the mower onto its wheels in the creek, Mr. Manes was located deceased under the mower.

According to family that was contacted by this office, Mr. Manes was mowing late last evening and was not located until this morning. 

 An autopsy has been requested by the Gage County Attorney’s office.  

 Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903