{"id":72132,"date":"2026-11-07T03:58:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T09:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72132"},"modified":"2026-11-07T03:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T09:58:26","slug":"dent-man-airlifted-after-horse-panels-fall-on-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/dent-man-airlifted-after-horse-panels-fall-on-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Dent Man Airlifted After Horse Panels Fall on Him"},"content":{"rendered":"

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A 68-year-old Dent man suffered life-threatening injuries Friday after heavy horse panels fell onto him.<\/p>\n

The accident happened November 6, 2026, at Maplewood State Park in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

The man was unloading large horse panels from a trailer when three panels suddenly fell onto him.<\/p>\n

Emergency crews responded, and the injured man was later flown to a Fargo hospital for advanced medical care.<\/p>\n

Three Horse Panels Fall From Trailer<\/h2>\n

According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, emergency dispatchers received a report of the accident around 10:58 a.m.<\/p>\n

Deputies responded to Maplewood State Park, located near Pelican Rapids in western Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the 68-year-old man was unloading large panels used for horses.<\/p>\n

During the unloading process, three panels fell from the trailer and landed on him.<\/p>\n

The impact left the man with injuries described by authorities as life-threatening.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released details explaining what caused the panels to fall.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office also has not provided information about the weight or size of the panels.<\/p>\n

Victim Airlifted to Fargo Hospital<\/h2>\n

Emergency responders provided assistance following the accident.<\/p>\n

The injured man was first transported to an emergency room in Perham for medical evaluation and treatment.<\/p>\n

Medical personnel later arranged an air ambulance flight to a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

The transfer followed concerns about the seriousness of his injuries.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not identified the Fargo hospital where he was taken.<\/p>\n

The man’s name has not been released, and his latest medical condition remains unknown.<\/p>\n

No additional updates about his recovery were available in the initial reports.<\/p>\n

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DENT MAN CRITICALLY INJURED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond<\/h2>\n

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the response to the accident.<\/p>\n

The Pelican Rapids Fire Department and Ringdahl Ambulance also assisted at the scene.<\/p>\n

Emergency crews worked to provide medical care and arrange transportation for the injured man.<\/p>\n

The sheriff’s office has not released additional information about the events leading to the accident.<\/p>\n

Accident Occurs at Popular Minnesota State Park<\/h2>\n

Maplewood State Park is located in Otter Tail County, east of Pelican Rapids.<\/p>\n

The park offers camping, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Maplewood features approximately 20 miles of horseback riding trails.<\/p>\n

The park also has camping facilities designed for visitors traveling with horses.<\/p>\n

Officials have not specified which area of the park was involved in Friday’s accident.<\/p>\n

Visitors can find additional park information through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Injured Man’s Condition Remains Unknown<\/h2>\n

Authorities have not released further information about the man’s injuries or his condition following the medical flight.<\/p>\n

It also remains unclear whether additional information about the accident will be released.<\/p>\n

The incident was reported by the Valley News Live<\/a> newsroom.<\/p>\n

Additional information about county emergency services is available from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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