Deer Park Area News and Events


AMERY FREE PRESS: Thomas Cahill, 15, rural Amery, was waterskipping on Lake Wapogasset near Leverty's Landing when he was struck by another snowmobile. The incident occurred about 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3. The open water was located about 100 yards west of the boat access ramp. It was about three feet deep. Polk County Deputy Tamara Larson reported that Cahill's sled was being closely followed by a snowmobile opearated by Jeffrey Wassberg, 17, rural Clear Lake. The deputy said that Cahill's snowmobile failed to clear the water. As it sunk, Wassberg attempted to steer around Cahill. However, a ski on the snowmobile hit Cahill's leg, breaking it in several places.


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