{"id":544430,"date":"2026-01-26T16:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/544430\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:25:10","slug":"3-snow-shoveling-related-deaths-reported-in-lehigh-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/544430\/","title":{"rendered":"3 snow shoveling-related deaths reported in Lehigh County"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LEHIGH, Pa.<\/strong> – The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office says three people died after experiencing medical emergencies while snow shoveling during Sunday’s winter storm.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Three people between the ages of 60-84 died on Sunday after suffering from medical emergencies while snow shoveling, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office reported Monday.<\/p>\n

Officials said the manner of death has been ruled natural, adding that the deaths were “consistent with sudden medical events, often cardiac-related.”<\/p>\n

What we don’t know:<\/p>\n

The identities of the three people who died were not released by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Officials are urging people, especially older adults, to use caution when shoveling and removing snow.<\/p>\n

“Take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, avoid overexertion, and seek assistance when possible – especially individuals with a history of heart disease or other medical concerns,” the coroner’s office said.<\/p>\n

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