A 12-year-old student was killed by a falling tree Thursday while on a field trip at a southeastern Michigan nature center.
Declan Carter was fatally struck in the head when the tree fell at the Howell Nature Center. He succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
The Our Lady of Victory Catholic School student was taking part in a camping field trip at the nature center.
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Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy said the chaperones were instructing the children on how to make a fire when they heard cracking.
Members of the group fled to safety as the 20-foot tall rotten tree fell on Carter hitting his head.
“I have no words other than it’s a tragic accident that just makes absolutely no sense,” the Sheriff added.
