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Coroner: Plentywood man slipped, fell into bathtub

By The Associated Press

Story Created: May 19, 2009 at 6:54 PM MST

Story Updated: May 19, 2009 at 6:54 PM MST

PLENTYWOOD - A deputy Sheridan County coroner says a Plentywood man, whose body was found in the bathtub at his apartment, died of accidental drowning.

The body of 81-year-old Gordon Hancock was found Sunday. The county coroner's office released a statement Tuesday saying autopsy results indicated Hancock fell into the tub as he was preparing to take a bath Saturday evening.

Deputy Coroner Charlie Archer concluded Hancock was a victim of accidental drowning. The coroner's office said Hancock had a history of balance difficulties that were confirmed by the autopsy findings.

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