A tragic accident north of Staples resulted in the death of John Berger, a 79-year-old resident of Frazee. The incident occurred around 6:15 PM on Thursday when a front-end loader rolled on top of him along a county road. Despite the swift response from the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, Staples Police, Staples Fire-Rescue, and Lakewood Health Ambulance Service, Berger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the accident. This incident is a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with operating heavy machinery.