Deshler man dies at Reinke Manufacturing plant incident Wednesday

THAYER COUNTY, Neb.— Thayer County Sheriff David Lee says 35 year old Trenton Fuentez of Deshler has died as the result of an incident at Reinke Manufacturing in Deshler.

Fuentez, a Reinke employee, was found by first responders from Deshler Fire and Rescue and the Thayer County Sheriff’s Office beneath large pipes that are believed to have come loose from an elevated bundle on Wednesday afternoon. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The sheriff’s statement added extended condolences to the family of Fuentez, while also indicating that grief counselors are being made available to anyone needing assistance.

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