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Hunter Dies After Tree Fall in Enfield as Police Seek Information

Responders used location technology to find the victim deep in the woods during the rescue.

Overview

  • Officers, EMS, and fire crews were dispatched to the area of 54 Weymouth Road around 7 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a hunter who fell from a tree.
  • First responders used RapidSOS to locate the man about 300 yards into the woods, where he was found with apparent serious injuries.
  • The victim became unresponsive as aid was given, CPR was performed, and he was transported out of the woods by UTV.
  • He was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield and later pronounced dead, and his identity has not been released.
  • Enfield Police say the incident remains under investigation and ask anyone with information to call Officer Shafique at 860-763-8910.