Chippewa Falls, WI : Father, son die in Barron County farm accident on Saturday, 24th March 2018
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
A father and son were pronounced dead late Saturday in a silage collapse in Barron County, according to a press release from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department.
At 7:49 p.m. Saturday, the department received a 911 call from 671 17½ Street, south of Barron, that two males were trapped in a silo that collapsed.
An initial investigation showed that three males were working inside a silo when there was an internal collapse of silage. One male escaped and called 911, with the other two males being trapped inside.
The Barron Fire Department used thermal imaging devices and portable extrication equipment to free the victims, and life-saving efforts were attempted, but both subjects were deceased at the scene.
The victims were identified as a father and son, Daniel Briel, 51 and David Briel, 14.
Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Dallas Ambulance, Gold Cross Ambulance, Barron Fire Department and 2 Like Link Helicopters were all dispatched to the scene.
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Father, son die in Barron County farm accident