The Boy Scouts of America said Sunday evening that the victim was a parent of a scout and was participating in a planned hike.
The incident happened at around 10 a.m. on a trail at the Rancho San Antonio County Park. Officials said they received calls for a woman, who was trapped under a tree.that the victim was declared dead after medical aid was rendered.
The Boys Scouts said that the victim was a parent of a scout. They added the mother was participating in a planned hike and those she was with were trying to lift the tree off of her.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters. Eric Tarbox, Scout executive/CEO, Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council of Boy Scouts of America released the following statement Sunday evening:
"We are saddened to confirm one adult accidental fatality involving a tree. The deceased is the parent of a Scout and they were participating in a planned hike at the Rancho San Antonio Park. Rangers and EMS were summoned to the scene. We will continue to cooperate with investigating authorities.
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