Emergency crews were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive man Thursday.
The Bellmore Fire Department, Adams Township Rescue and Parke County EMS arrived at Cascade Road of rural Rockville and found James Stratis, 35, of Rockville, deceased under a large square bale of hay.
The Parke County Coroner's Office and Gooch Funeral Home assisted at the scene.
The Parke County Sheriff's Office is investigating. They say no foul play is suspected.
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