MILTON — A man was removed from a trench in Milton shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday and pronounced dead.

According to a Cabell County 911 dispatcher, the trench is off Mason Street, behind the GoMart in Milton.

First responders from the Milton Volunteer Fire Department, Hurricane Fire Department, Cabell County EMS and Milton Police Department aided in the attempted rescue.

Milton Mayor Shane Evans posted on Facebook Thursday afternoon asking for prayers for the victim's family. The victim's name has not been released.

"We lost a dear friend today. I can say he was a very kind man and would do anything for anyone," Evans said in the post.

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