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Teen killed by falling tree at summer camp
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caleb Wethington, Tony Garcia , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened during a group hike in the woods at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan.
A serious incident occurred at a summer camp in Nashville, Tennessee, involving a child who was hit by a falling tree. The child was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The incident happened during a group hike in the woods at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan.
The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the scene on Monday morning. Camp staff have activated emergency protocols and are providing support to those involved. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a statement from camp staff regarding their response to the incident and support for affected individuals.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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