Falling tree kills teen helping with storm cleanup in Barron County, Wis.

Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the boy died at the scene, near Chetek, the sheriff said.

August 18, 2019 at 12:08AM

A teenage boy helping clean up storm damage in Barron County, Wis., died Friday when a tree fell on him.

The teen, who was not from the area, was helping friends and family at a residence near Chetek when he was struck, said Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald.

"He didn't see the tree coming down," Fitzgerald said. "It's a tragic accident."

Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the boy died at the scene, Fitzgerald said. His name has not been released.

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