Gas Heater Not Ventilated Properly, Couple Dies

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By KSFY Staff

Story Created: Oct 19, 2009 at 5:20 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 19, 2009 at 6:12 PM CST

A husband and wife were found dead inside their cabin in rural Longville over the weekend, and authorities suspect a poorly ventilated gas heater may be to blame.

Cass County authorities say 58-year-old Lee Schwarze and 55-year-old Nancy Schwarze were found in the cabin Saturday afternoon by relatives.

The couple's 22-year-old son, Michael Schwarze of Hutchinson,
was found unconscious in the cabin and airlifted to Hennepin County
Medical Center in Minneapolis for treatment. His condition hasn't
been released.

Autopsy results are pending.

Tom Stritecky, the President of Waterbury Heating & Cooling, joined Action News Live at 5:00 to explain the dangers of gas heaters in your home.

Watch the video to see what he had to say.

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