11-Year-Old Boy Killed by Falling Tree at Michigan Scout Camp

An 11-year-old boy from River Forest, Illinois, died on Thursday after a tree fell on him while he was walking a wooded trail at the Owasippe Scout Reservation, a Scouting America summer camp in Twin Lake, Michigan. The incident occurred at about 5 p.m., and emergency crews from Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Lake Fire Department, and other responders were dispatched to the scene. No other campers were injured.

Scouting America issued a statement expressing condolences and emphasizing its commitment to the safety and well‑being of all participants. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and will provide additional information as it becomes available.