9-year-old injured in BWCAW when tree falls on tent during storm this evening
Jun 18, 2024 08:50PM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Mat Napo
By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - June 18, 2024
Cook County Search and Rescue teams are currently assisting on a medical incident in the BWCAW to reach a 9-year-old boy who was struck by a tree while in a tent during this evening's storm. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen told Boreal Community Media that crews are heading "to medevac him out but have not reached the campsite yet." The rescue will likely take place by watercraft.
As this is an active situation, no additional details are available at this time.
Cook County Search and Rescue teams are currently assisting on a medical incident in the BWCAW to reach a 9-year-old boy who was struck by a tree while in a tent during this evening's storm. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen told Boreal Community Media that crews are heading "to medevac him out but have not reached the campsite yet." The rescue will likely take place by watercraft.
As this is an active situation, no additional details are available at this time.
