Rural Cashton man killed in logging accident
March 4, 2021 9:38 AM Jourdan Vian
Updated:
ONTARIO, Wis. (WKBT) A rural Cashton man was killed Wednesday in a logging accident in the town of Whitestown near Ontario.
Raymond Miller, 37, was felling a 60-foot red oak tree when it became caught in another tree, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. The bottom of the tree kicked out towards Miller, then fell on top of him, pinning him to the ground.
A witness on scene rushed to his aid and cut the tree free from Miller. The witness attempted life saving measures before running to get help.
Amish Man Killed in Logging Accident Near Ontario
Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears reports: On March, 3 2021 at 2:22 p.m. the Vernon County 911 Dispatch Center received a call about a logging accident in the Township of Whitestown west of Ontario. Raymond Miller, age 37 of rural Cashton was felling a 60-foot Red Oak tree when it became caught in another tree on descent. The bottom of the tree kicked out towards Miller. Miller was trying to escape the falling tree but was unable to do so. The tree fell on top of him pinning him underneath the tree. A witness on scene saw this happen and rushed to his aid by cutting the tree free from Miller. Life saving measures were started before running to get help.
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