Camper killed when tree falls on his tent at Washington national park, officials say
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A falling tree killed a camper while he was inside of his tent at a Washington national park, officials said.
Thomas Bernier-Villeneuve, 34, died at the Elk Lake campground in Olympic National Park when a tree fell on his tent, the National Park Service said.
Park officials were notified of his death on Aug. 30 through an inReach device — a satellite communication device used in remote areas without cellphone service.
A helicopter located the man the next day and recovered his body, officials said.
His body was taken to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
This story was originally published September 2, 2022 at 12:57 PM with the headline "Camper killed when tree falls on his tent at Washington national park, officials say."
Helena Wegner
McClatchy DC