Logging Accident Southeast of Blue Lake
Around 3:15 p.m. on July 5, medical personnel were dispatched code 3 (lights and siren) to a logging accident. The dispatcher stated a Steve Wills truck would meet Blue Lake Fire personnel at the cross of Maple Creek Road and Bald Mountain Road to lead emergency responders to the site of the accident.
At this time, details about the accident or injuries, are unknown.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
Update 3:33 p.m.: The dispatcher relayed to the incident commander that Reach Medical (air ambulance service) declined the call for service.
Update 3:35 p.m.: Subsequent scanner transmission relayed that Reach Medical did not have any available units, however, City Ambulance and Cal Fire copter 909 are still responding.
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Wish the victim the best, that is a tough and dangerous job.
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Isn’t this the 2nd Steve Wills logging accident in just a few months? What up with that?
Logging dangerous.
No safe place to be on a high lead logging site. Things can go “haywire “ , even after the haywire has brought the skyline up.
Logging is THE MOST dangerous job in the country, by far, followed by commercial ocean fishing.
I’m amazed by the power leverage, and speed of the high lead. Lots can happen fast
I am just praying that the logger is going to make a complete recovery from his injuries. A very hard and dangerous job. Thank you to City Ambulance and Cal Fire chopper 909 and crew.
I hope we get follow up news on this story.
I logged and had many friends an acquaintances. I’ve like to know how this turns out.
I sure would also.