Man dies in Grant County timber felling accident
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
GRANT COUNTY – Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley issued a press release regarding a fatal timber felling incident in remote Grant County. Find the Sheriff’s release below:
(News release from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley)
On Tuesday morning the 25th, near 0745 am, the Blue Mt. Hospital Ambulance and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a tree felling accident in the Tamarack Road area south east of Pine Creek.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that Garland Weissenfluh, 58, of Mt. Vernon, had been operating a come-along type winch, helping to pull a large dead fir tree that was being cut down.
As the tree fell, Weissenfluh was struck by a portion of the tree top.
Weissenfluh was transported to the Blue Mt. Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Next of kin has been notified.
