A tragic incident in Powassan yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).

OPP and paramedics were called to a tractor breaking through the ice on Hydro Pond around 3:30 pm.

The tractor submerged with the operator still inside.

Family members of the man arrived on the scene and with assistance from police and EMS performed life-saving measures.

However, the man was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

He’s identified as 82 year old Eugene Kunkel from Powassan.