WLNS

12-year-old boy killed by falling tree at Howell Nature Center

By Shajaka Shelton,

12 hours ago

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a 12-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on top of him at the Howell Nature Center on Thursday.

The department says deputies were dispatched to the Howell Nature Center after a tree fell on a 12-year-old boy at around 3:32 p.m.

The boy was visiting the Nature Center with a group from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Parish located in Northville, MI.

While one of the instructors was speaking to the group, a tree broke and landed on the boy.

After responders removed him from underneath the tree, he was transported via helicopter to a nearby hospital with what police say are life-threatening injuries.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WLNS 6 News.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 1

Add a Comment

MARY❤

2h ago

This truly breaks my heart 😥💔. Sending my condolences and prayers to his parents and loved ones 🙏🙏🙏🙏. Makes me think of my own grandsons and the oldest is 12 year's old too.

View all comments

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

Crime Stoppers: 1 request for information, 2 wanted on warrants

WLNS8 days ago

Endangered Missing Advisory for two Midland area boys

WLNS14 hours ago

Lansing Police Chief, Ingham County Sheriff share patrol duty

WLNS5 days ago

'Kids Killing Kids': Polk County Sheriff's Office Takes Down Violent Gang Members

Uncovering Florida3 days ago

Early morning house fire under investigation

WLNS3 hours ago

Hurricane Helene: Updates

The Current GAlast hour

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

NewsNinja21 days ago

Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan offering free 12-week management course

WLNS9 days ago

Florida Dad Brutally Attacked While Taking Daughter to School Bus, Fears for Life

Lisa S. Gerard10 days ago

‘I’ve got her’: Video shows MSP K-9, trooper find missing teen after 4-mile trek

WLNS2 days ago

Man Arrested After Officers Discover Alligators in Backyard Pool in Marion County

Uncovering Florida14 days ago

Damage to 70 cars, including rocks in fuel tanks, leads to charges for two juveniles

WLNS2 days ago

Car crashes into a store in Lansing; no one harmed

WLNS8 days ago

Carnival Cruise Ship Hit by Floating Ice Chunk in Alaska

J. Souza20 days ago

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Dianna Carney29 days ago

Celebration scheduled to recognize 100th anniversary of Marshall Street Armory

WLNS8 days ago

Jackson jail millage goes to ballot again—but it’s different

WLNS7 days ago

12-year-old boy killed after tree falls on his head at Howell Nature Center

WWJ News Radio16 hours ago

Arlington Crash: Man Dead, Woman Critical

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt11 days ago

Lansing School District speaks out after shooting near elementary school

WLNS8 days ago

City of Lansing unveils new ‘LANSING’ sign

WLNS3 days ago

These are the 5 ‘worst’ cities for women, new study says

WLNS3 days ago

FDA warns of salmonella, listeria in unrecalled pet food

WLNS2 days ago

Lucky Dewitt fifth grader wins surprise Super Bowl tickets

WLNS7 days ago

Fire crews tackle barn fire in Mason

WLNS3 days ago

Weather Wednesday: What is Wind?

WLNS1 day ago

An 11-year-old boy was suspended after reporting a student with a bullet at a Virginia Beach school

Margaret Minnicks14 days ago

Is it Acceptable for Grown Adults to Wear Sweatpants to the Airport?

Thomas Smith2 days ago

Marshall Street Armory marks 100 years

WLNS7 days ago

Staple East Lansing restaurant set to close its doors

WLNS4 days ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy