Overview

• An 8-year-old camper died and four others were injured when a 25-to-30-foot oak limb snapped and fell on a group at Camp Wildcraft on July 9.
• Los Angeles County Fire Department crews treated five victims near the 26000 block of Mulholland Highway, airlifting one in critical condition to a local hospital.
• The Sheriff’s Department homicide division has opened an accidental death inquiry into the child’s death and is gathering evidence at the scene.
• King Gillette Ranch remains closed to visitors as park officials and investigators assess safety measures and tree maintenance protocols.
• Oak trees at the site are protected under Calabasas ordinance, and the MRCA has vowed full cooperation and transparency during the review.