Sheriff’s officials in Cass County Wednesday evening confirmed a fatal farming accident occurred Wednesday afternoon, northeast of Massena. Authorities say a 40-year old man from Massena died as the result of an accident involving a baler. The man’s name was not released, pending notification of relatives. Sheriff’s officials say additional information will likely be released after 8-a.m. Thursday.

The incident was reported at around 2:38-p.m. The victim died at the scene, located off of 760th Street,  about three-quarters of a mile north of Highway 92.