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| Lancashire farmer finds man's body in snow | Lancashire farmer finds man's body in snow |
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| A man has been found dead by a farmer in deep snow in Lancashire. | A man has been found dead by a farmer in deep snow in Lancashire. |
| The 27-year-old was discovered dead at about 13:30 GMT, in Brierfield, near Burnley. | The 27-year-old was discovered dead at about 13:30 GMT, in Brierfield, near Burnley. |
| Lancashire Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and there were indications it had simply been a "very tragic incident". | Lancashire Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and there were indications it had simply been a "very tragic incident". |
| The force believes that the man, who has not been named, had tried to walk home in severe weather late on Friday night. | The force believes that the man, who has not been named, had tried to walk home in severe weather late on Friday night. |
| Snow and ice 'severe' | |
| Ch Insp Derry Crorken, of Lancashire Police, said: "An investigation is under way to establish exactly what has happened although we do not believe that there are any suspicious circumstances. | |
| "Early indications suggest that it appears to be a very tragic incident where a young man has been out with friends and has become caught up in the weather last night on his journey home. | |
| "The snow and ice has been severe in the area with many roads not passable." | |
| He added that people should only go out if necessary and ensure that family and friends were informed. | |
| "Understandably this is a very difficult time for the man's family and we have specially trained officers offering them support. Our thoughts are very much with them at this very sad time," he added. |