Man dies while working at Cape Cod cranberry bog, police say

BOURNE, Mass. — A worker was killed in an incident involving heavy machinery at a cranberry bog on Cape Cod on Friday morning, authorities said.

Officers responding to a report of a workplace accident at the cranberry bogs behind 1054 County Road in Bourne just before 8:30 a.m. found a man pinned under work equipment, according to the Bourne Police Department.

Emergency crews performed CPR on the 71-year-old victim, identified only as a resident of Bourne, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the man had been operating a piece of equipment in the bogs when it rolled over on top of him, leaving him pinned.

Investigation underway after man killed in workplace accident in Cape Cod cranberry bog Investigation underway after man killed in workplace accident in Cape Cod cranberry bog

In a statement, officials said, "The Bourne Police Department’s collective thoughts are with the family, friends, and co-workers of the victim in this incident."

There were no additional details immediately available.

Bourne police, Massachusetts State Police, and OSHA are investigating.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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