Man Found Lying in SW Iowa Field in Freezing Temps

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Dec 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM CST

Story Updated: Dec 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM CST

ATLANTIC (AP) - A Cass County rescue crew found a partially clothed man lying in a field southeast of Anita.

Authorities say the man, whose identity has not been released, was wearing a T-shirt and pants when he was found early Wednesday. Temperatures were hovering near 20 degrees when he was found.

Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren says the man may have been one of group of people attending a party late Tuesday at an abandoned house near Anita.

When deputies arrived, the party goers scattered. Some took off on foot, while others left in vehicles.

Authorities say the man found in the field was apparently in one of several vehicles that became stuck. It is believed he was lying in the field up to four hours.

The man was taken to a hospital in Atlantic. His condition was not immediately released.

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