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Investigation Underway After Man Falls Off Roof, Dies

A man dies after falling off a roof Friday Morning.

The full story below is from KTLO:

An investigation is underway following the fatal fall of a Yellville man off a residential roof. Sixty-eight-year-old Steven Loy Davenport was pronounced dead at the scene Friday morning by the Marion County coroner.

According to Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander, deputies were dispatched to a residence south of Yellville at MC 5040 after 911 dispatch received a call just before 7:45. The caller stated an individual had fallen off a roof, was badly injured and needed immediate assistance.

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Davenport had reportedly been working on the roof of the residence that morning. First responders from Yellville and Ralph-Caney and a Baxter Health ambulance were dispatched to the residence.

The scene has been processed, and the investigation is on-going.

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