Updated at: 10/19/2009 12:52 PM | KSAX.com
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Fumes from Gas Heater May be the Cause of 2 Deaths in Rural Longville

Longville, MN - On Sat. Oct 17th, the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of 2 people found dead in a rural Longville cabin.

Relatives of the victims called authorities after arriving to the cabin.

According to authorities, Lee Schwarze, 58, of Hutchinson an Nancy Schwarze, 55, of Hutchinson were found deceased.

The victim's son, Michael Schwarze, 22, of Hutchinson was found in the cabin unconscious.

Michael was flown to the Hennepin County Medical Center.

Authorities believe poor ventilation of a gas heater was the cause of this incident.

Authorities say autopsy results are expected later this week.

Written for the web by Emily Deem.

edeem@ksax.com