Man and Dog Die of Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Generator Named As Likely Source of CO

SAGINAW, Minn. – A Northeastern Minnesota man has died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in a cabin.

St. Louis County sheriff’s authorities say their office responded Saturday afternoon to a report of an unresponsive male in the Saginaw area. Authorities arrived and found the body of 46-year-old Stanley Skare of Saginaw.

Stanley Skare (GoFundMe)

His dog also was found dead inside the cabin.

Authorities say Skare and his dog apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The source likely was a generator running inside of the cabin.

The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the exact cause of death.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by the family for funeral expenses.

Categories: News, News – Latest News