Man's body discovered in deep snow

Mar 23 2013

A man has been found dead in deep snow after walking home on Friday night in severe weather, police said.

The body of the 27-year-old, who has not been named, was found by a farmer in Brierfield, near Burnley, Lancashire, at about 1.30pm on Saturday.

Lancashire police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and there were indications it was a "very tragic incident".

Weather warnings remain in place throughout Britain as the country endures more snow and bitter conditions.

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