Tree-service owner paralyzed in fall

The owner of a tree-service company was paralyzed in a fall August 6, 2024, in Elk River, Minnesota. Michael Hanson, owner of Hanson Tree Service, fell approximately 30 feet when his protective equipment failed. He was left paralyzed, according to a bringmethenews.com report.

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