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Lightning Strikes Tree Worker in Whitewater | Milwaukee News
A tragic lightning strike in Whitewater claimed the life of a 29-year-old tree-trimmer mid-job, suspended 60 feet in a tree while working for Davey Tree under contract with We Energies. First responders couldn’t reach him with their ladder truck, so his crew climbed up to bring him down—only to find him dead at the scene. No contact with power lines was detected, and officials confirmed stormy weather was active. Both companies and the worker’s union expressed deep sorrow and condolences. The medical examiner and police are investigating; the worker’s name remains private. This heartbreaking…
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