Oshkosh Couple Falls From Top Of Winnebago County Quarry
20 August 2019 News
Update:
Authorities in Winnebago County have released the names of the Oshkosh couple who fell to the bottom of quarry Monday afternoon. Thirty-one-year-old Alissa Bartels was killed in the 40 to 50 foot drop and her husband 31-year-old Lucas Bartels was seriously injured. He was flown to a hospital. His condition is unknown. The two had been visiting a business in the Town of Poygan when they left on foot. Sheriff’s officials believe they were unfamiliar with the terrain. A friend found them at the bottom of the quarry.
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A 31-year-old Oshkosh woman died and her 31-year-old husband was seriously injured when they fell from the top of quarry in Winnebago County’s Town of Poygan Monday afternoon. They had been visiting a nearby business and left on foot ending up at the top of a ridge at the quarry. A friend found them at the bottom of the quarry, about a 50 foot drop. Nearby people tried to help the couple. The woman died at the scene and her husband was flown by ThedaStar helicopter to a hospital. Winnebago County Sheriff’s officials believe the couple was unfamiliar with the terrain of the area. The Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Winneconne-Poygan Fire Department First Responders, Oshkosh Fire Department EMS, Omro and Winneconne Police Departments, and the County Coroner’s Office. Responders and deputies were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3 pm.
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