Hiker Fatality in Rhode Island

[JToll]

A hiker was killed by a falling tree limb Friday on the Nipmuk River Trail in Burriville RI. The TV article showed tall pine trees in the area. Friday had winds above 50 mph.

https://turnto10.com/news/local/man...nd-pascoag-northern-rhode-island-march-8-2025

 

[Rhody Seth]

Jeez, I ran up near there a couple weeks ago. It was definitely very windy on Friday, was surprised we didn't lose power. RIP guy.

 

[DayTrip]

There are a LOT of dead trees in CT/MA/RI area along many of the trails I frequent. I think oak trees from that "infestation issue" of a few years ago (I forget the particulars if it was disease or beetles or whatever). Most pine forests in my yard and area are 75% dead trees and branches shear off with regularity. I really wanted to get out this weekend but I've learned to stay home on windy days.

Real bummer for that guy and his family. Totally sucks.

 

[maineguy]

I've learned to stay home on windy days.

If I did that, I'd never leave the house...