DeKalb County Farmer Dies In Grain-Bin Accident
A 73-year-old farmer died Monday after becoming trapped in a grain bin in DeKalb County, the coroner's office said.
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A 73-year-old farmer died Monday after becoming trapped in a grain bin in DeKalb County, the coroner's office said.
The most recent attack came Wednesday, near Forest Trail Middle School. A man held a knife, motioning for a 13-year-old girl to come toward him. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
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