The Grandview RCMP are investigating the death of a Gilbert Plains area man that occurred Saturday evening approximately 22 kms north of Gilbert Plains.
The man had traveled to a neighbour’s by snowmobile to borrow a portable generator as the hydro was out at his home. When he did not return home, neighbours attempted to locate him but their efforts were hampered by the blizzard conditions and impassable snow covered roads.
The search continued on Sunday morning at which time the man’s body and snowmobile was discovered in a field approximately 1 km from where he started. Police and EMS personnel were then called to the scene.
The man has been identified as 53-year-old Mervin Peter Kufley.
Foul play is not suspected and the investigation continues.
