{"id":5675,"date":"2025-12-29T16:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=5675"},"modified":"2025-12-29T16:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:14:57","slug":"polk-county-snowmobile-crash-reported-near-gentilly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/polk-county-snowmobile-crash-reported-near-gentilly\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County: Snowmobile Crash Reported Near Gentilly"},"content":{"rendered":"

POLK COUNTY ( trfnews.i234.me<\/a> )<\/strong> \u2014 Emergency crews were dispatched Saturday morning for a reported snowmobile crash east of Gentilly, Minnesota. Gentilly is east of Crookston.<\/p>\n

Emergency radio traffic described a passerby finding a person involved in a snowmobile accident. The call came in at about 9:30 a.m. The location given over the radio was 14269 260th Street Southwest.<\/p>\n

Initial radio traffic said the rider was breathing. The rider was also described as not very alert. Later updates said the person was in a family member\u2019s vehicle. The rider appeared conscious at that time.<\/p>\n

An ambulance was reported on scene. It is not clear what injuries were involved. Officials have not released the rider\u2019s name. The age and hometown have also not been confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Polk County: Snowmobile Crash Reported Near Gentilly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What we know so far<\/h2>\n

At this time, few details have been made public. It is not known what caused the crash. It is also not known if speed or road conditions played a role.<\/p>\n

Snowmobile crashes can happen fast in winter weather. Visibility can change quickly. Trails and ditches can hide hazards under snow.<\/p>\n

Safety reminders<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources<\/a> offers safety tips for riders. The DNR urges riders to slow down and ride sober.<\/p>\n

The DNR also encourages helmets and warm safety gear. Riders should tell someone their route. Riders should carry a phone when possible.<\/p>\n

Anyone who sees a crash should call 911 right away. Try to share an exact location. If safe, stay with the injured rider until help arrives.<\/p>\n

This story will be updated when officials release more information. If you have safe, clear details, contact our newsroom.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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