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Welsh farmer died after falling 10-feet into a slurry pit

"Islwyn was a caring farmer who was proud of his stock"

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"This is a huge loss to our community."
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"This is a huge loss to our community."

An inquest has revealed a well-known farmer from Wales died after falling into a slurry pit. Islwyn Owen, 67, from Gwynedd, was found dead at his farm near Bala at around 10.30pm on September 4 after...

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