A man from the Rural Municipality of Morris died Friday while clearing snow on his property.

RCMP from the Emerson detachment were notified of the incident at approximately 2:25 pm. They responded to the rural property along Road 35 NE.

The investigation has determined that a 67-year-old male, who lived at the location, was clearing snow on the property using an open cab tractor. Police say the tractor slid into a water-filled ditch and overturned, trapping the male under the water.

The local fire department was able to extract him, however, he was pronounced dead on the scene.

The investigation continues.