LODD in NSW (Australia)

A NSW Parks Officer and firefighter was killed by a treefall mopping up after a bushfire. 

This is a very common cause of injury and death in Australian bushfires.  The trees are often hollowed out by termites, and they shed their limbs with little warning. 

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-national-parks-officer-dies-in-fire-2...

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on February 4, 2011 at 8:30am
Our condolences to his family and to the NPWS community. May he rest in peace.
Permalink Reply by Aussie_Wildfire on February 6, 2011 at 8:21am
Another widow maker strikes again
RIP

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