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Carbon monoxide kills rural Stratford man

February 6, 2009 By WRN Contributor

Authorities in Marathon County have identified the victim and the source of carbon monoxide poisoning in a rural Stratford home.

Sheriff's authorities say a defective furnace caused the carbon monoxide leak that killed 36-year-old Michael Schermetzler in his home early Thursday morning. The victim's body was found on the floor of a bedroom by his sister.

The leak also made at least seven emergency responders sick, sending five to the hospital for treatment.

Sheriff's Lieutenant Dale Wisnewski says a repairman called to the scene was able to trace the carbon monoxide poisoning to a defective furnace.

Wisnewski says Schmertzler's death is a reminder that you should be on alert for carbon monoxide and install at least one detector inside your home. 

AUDIO: Matt Lehman reports (MP3 :24)

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