Excavator and operator roll down a steep embankment
By Paul Hall on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
JOSEPH, OR – Sunday afternoon the Joseph Fire Department responded for an excavator that rolled down a steep embankment in rural Lostine. From reports, the operator of the excavator was digging out a new road and went over the edge. The operator rode the excavator till it stopped in near-by trees. A rope rescue team retrieved the excavator operator and was brought to a near-by ambulance from Enterprise and transferred to Lifeflight. According to Jeffery Wecks Fire Chief of Joseph Fire Department, the Operator sustained minor injuries. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Fire Department)
