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Murphy Peak Fire Smokejumping Accident 2022

  • Location:

    Montana

  • Date:

    08/13/2022

  • Incident Type:

    Smokejumping Incident

  • Description:

    A smokejumper sustained a break to the end of the ulna bone in the arm during a jump operation on the Murphy Peak Fire, Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana, when the individual’s arm impacted with a tree. The patient was transported to a hospital using a BIA exclusive-use Type 3 helicopter. Surgery was performed on 8/14/22, with anticipated release from the hospital on 8/15/22. 

    [This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]

    Smokejumping Accident, Medevac

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