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Boy Dies After Tree Falls at Michigan Scout Camp
25 Jul
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy tragically died at a Michigan Scout camp.
- A falling tree caused the fatal incident on a wooded trail.
- The camp is the nation's oldest continuously operating Scout camp.
Tragedy struck the Owasippe Scout Reservation in Twin Lake, Michigan, on Thursday when an 11-year-old boy died after a tree fell on him. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. as the boy, from River Forest, Illinois, was walking along a wooded trail.
Emergency services, including sheriff's deputies and firefighters, responded swiftly to the scene. Despite their efforts, the young Scout succumbed to his injuries. Authorities described the event as a tragic accident, with no other individuals injured.
The Owasippe Scout Reservation is recognized as the nation's oldest continuously operating Scout camp, spanning nearly 4,800 acres. Scouting America issued a statement mourning the loss and emphasizing its commitment to Scout safety while cooperating with the ongoing review of the incident.
