Patrick Prentice, 33, died in a fireworks accident in Whittemore, Iowa. He was allegedly holding a firework launcher tube when the incident occurred.

SO SAD. YEAH, MAN. WELL, A MAN IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA HAS DIED AFTER A FIREWORKS ACCIDENT. THE KOSSUTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS 33 YEAR OLD PATRICK PRENTICE WAS INJURED WHILE SHOOTING OFF ...

Authorities believe Prentice was holding a firework launcher tube while lighting fireworks prior to the accident. Prayers are pouring in for the friends and family members of the victim on Tuesday.

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33-year-old Patrick Prentice was rendered unconscious before police and help arrived in Whittemore, Iowa on Tuesday. Authorities believe Prentice was holding a firework launcher tube while ...

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday reporting a man was unconscious and had been injured while shooting off fireworks in Whittemore.

The sheriff’s office says the accident happened as a result of holding a launcher tube while lighting fireworks. The State Medical Examiner in Ankeny will conduct an autopsy.

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