The list of victims Arctic frost in the Midwest, most likely added another unhappy. In East Moline, state of Illinois, near the center of the FedEx shipment was found dead 69-year-old employee of the company, William L. Murphy. Colleagues found his friend in the morning around 9:30 between the two semi-trailers. Perhaps the man had lain there all night and freeze. The temperature dropped during this period to -33℃.
FedEx worker found frozen at Illinois hub delivery https://t.co/8gYIEPhkml pic.twitter.com/ySlIvDKSNL
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Captain Darren Galt police Department East Molina reported that the autopsy will take place on 4 February. The investigation in excess of the records from surveillance cameras located in the center of FedEx delivery to establish the fact of the crime if it took place. However, police say they saw no signs of violence or anything else pointing to an unnatural death. Most likely, Murphy found a quiet place, fell asleep and froze.
Press Secretary of FedEx said the company is «working with local authorities conducting the investigation» and added that «we are saddened by the loss of a member of our team. We Express our sincere condolences to his family and friends.»
You need to watch this drone video of a steaming Lake Michigan on the coldest day of the year, it’s AWESOME. #2019 PolarVortex #Winter #cold pic.twitter.com/TZI1Yymlh7
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According to various sources, in total Arctic frost has already claimed 18 lives in the United States. Including 90-year-old Ada Salna they found covered with snow on the steps of his home near Three Rivers in southwest Michigan. According to one version she as usual went to feed the birds, but for some reason, and then left to sit on the stairs and froze.
Forecasters are encouraging that the worst is behind us. Bryan Jackson, a meteorologist National weather service, said Friday that the core of the polar vortex is separated, while the residual air ice still covered the North-Eastern United States.
