Tragic Logging Accident in Klamath Yesterday Leaves One Dead
A tragic logging accident occurred in Klamath, California, yesterday evening, claiming the life of an individual whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The incident unfolded at approximately 5:20 p.m. on September 4, 2023.
According to the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department, the tragedy was first reported when a 911 call came in alerting authorities to the incident. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Yurok Tribal Police, Search and Rescue teams, Klamath Fire Department, Del Norte Ambulance, and Cal Fire, responded to the scene.
Upon arrival at the accident site, first responders discovered the individual was deceased.
The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department stated, “It is with great sadness that we are reporting this tragic accident. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim.”
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What was the accident though? What happened??
Why tf does that matter to you, everything on a log site can kill you….. Sorry for the friends and families loss, hope the person didn’t suffer.
It matters because news is exists from the desire to learn from it. No need to be crude. Just Sayin
until family is notified its probably better not to say.If it was a small.time gypo outfit ,sometimes info can point to the individual doing the job that could very difficult for a family member recognizing who it was
But not to attack a commenter for asking what happened.
The question comes off as a bit insensitive. “Tragic logging accident” seems clear enough.
The coroner will fill in the details as part of their investigation.
And who is supposed to answer? Kym with her crystal ball? The first responders who hoped to render aid but wound up recovering the body?
It’s my nephew and the gentleman is correct it does not matter exactly what happened that is rude and insensitive for you to ask my own son died July 8th and now my sister’s son has died on the 5th of August it is inappropriate for people to ask for details especially strangers the individuals that my family chooses to tell will be private and personal it is not the news media’s job to tell you the exact details they just report the incident. Learn some manners and find some compassion and empathy for others is my suggestion to you
so sorry for the recent losses in your family.My thoughts and prayers to you
I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew and your sister’s son. I’m sure your hearts are broken.
Sorry for your loss prayers sent
I agree with Julie. The question was insensitive. I lost a son and many people knew him, and not once did a stranger ask me how he died. People are too damn noisy.
That’s a legitimate question. Be patient. Hopefully, someone who knows what they’re talking about will answer your question.
It is an insensitive question not considering family members Etc they do not put such personal precise information in a news media ad as it would be offensive to the family sorry that you [edit] [do] not realize or understand such things perhaps if it was your own child you would back off
So sorry for your losses. Too bad too it too often takes direct tragedy, and/or much detail as in recent student hit by a car, for others to even potentially empathize; we can do better as a community to help one another and not think of our own needs entirely oblivious of larger context.
First priority is for the family and investigations; Kym’s site has integrity in those and many other ways. As a means to learning if there are ways to be more safe, including logging companies and individuals it is understandable people are curious, as am i. While i wish there would be follow ups to articles (including hit and runs and even suicides) so in fact we might learn something; not sure the purpose of pubic announcements such as this article otherwise….i guess we are reminded logging is dangerous and perhaps helps family feel a public acknowledgement even if anonymous.
Thanks Kym for posting Klamath news.
So sorry to hear this! My prayers go out to the families and friends of this family!
MY PRAYERS TO HIS LOVED ONES
Or hers.
It is also sad that we feel the need to keep cutting down all the trees, maybe we should just let them be so the earth can heal.
Can’t wait to read the comments on your asinine remark!
I would like to see what this person wipes there ass with if they stop cutting down tree’s. Dumb ass
Hemp is the only obvious choice. And much more renewable.
Bidet or rags like for most of human history. Still Harmony is not living up to their name.
How could or would one respond to that level of stupidty, there may not be any comments, what can You say.
I trust you dont live in a wood house
As irrelevant as Harmony’s comment theirs in this context, yours in general.
Yes…this seems the perfect place and time to discuss this..
Sarcasm appreciate and appropriate.
Lol
Joe, quite possibly you are the only one who got the joke. The rest of you triggerfish are just too easy. And ffs, half of you can’t spell for sh*t.
But it’s ok for the government to just let the Forrest burn? Don’t cut the trees but let them burn so they die and become a hazard so then they have to be cut and the a horrible logging accident happens and people like you come in here saying why do we have to cut the trees??
Some peoples adult children make me wonder what rock they came out from under.
Prayers for this man’s family and the ones who witnessed this horrible accident.
The Sierra Club and their ilk are reaping what they sewed…
sewed?
I agree
Oh so inappropriate “Harmony”…not living up to your name nor doing trees or earth any favors commenting like that here…mostly seems like you are angry and spewing wherever rather than at least at this moment earnestly caring about any sort of Harmony or healing.
Logging is very dangerous. I’ve been in this industry for over 35 years and now isn’t the time to ask what happened or who was killed. It is time to pray for the family and the deceased. That’s what I’m doing. We loggers take each day as it could be our last. Prayers for this logger and the family.
Excellent comment. And thank you for being a logger.
Thank you so much for your informative kind empathetic words. I will passit to my family
Though some are curious due to motivation to try and be more safe, if possible, likely they are not loggers (though individuals trying to deal with trees or have loved ones who do don’t get the information sometimes that professionals might). True though that this isn’t the time or place though i wish more actionable preventative measures were taken for public safety and dangerous jobs.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t logging is in the top 5 with commercial fishing, roofing and underground mining? Maybe it is top of the list, I don’t know.
Ernie Gist, thank you for your comment; it was appropriate, and you are right logging is very dangerous. Some people are just uncouth and insensitive. Prayers is what the family needs. I lost a son and not once did a stranger ask me how he died. Most people just say I’m sorry and you will be in my prayers.