Contractor Found Dead In 'Deep Shaft' In Osseo

OSSEO, Minn. (WCCO) -- Police in Osseo say a contractor was found dead at the bottom of a "deep shaft" Saturday night.

Officers were performing a welfare check at 316 Second Street NE after the contractor was not heard from for several hours.

He was found dead inside just after 8 p.m., the Osseo Police Department said.

Police said his death appeared accidental, and it is being investigated.