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UPDATE: Two Troopers Flown to Hospital After Falling from Tree Stand

UPDATE: Officials said the two troopers entered a wooden tree stand to clear the structure and make sure it was unoccupied. According to authorities,  the tree ...
Search for Eric Frein

UPDATE: Officials said the two troopers entered a wooden tree stand to clear the structure and make sure it was unoccupied.

According to authorities,  the tree stand was roughly 20 feet off the ground and attached to a tree.

State police said the floor collapsed and both men fell to the ground and were treated by tactical medics at the scene.

Both troopers at were flown to the hospital, treated and released.

 

PRICE TOWNSHIP — Officials confirm two state troopers were injured after falling from a tree stand during the search for Eric Frein.

It happened just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The troopers had to be flown to the hospital.

State police said the troopers’ injuries were not life-threatening.

Police have not released any other information.

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