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Man flown out of the BWCA following a machete injury to his leg
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
A man in the Boundary Waters had to be flown from the area for medical treatment after suffering a severe leg injury Friday evening.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the injury was reported around 9 p.m. Friday from Angle Worm Trail, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
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Key takeaway Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the injury was reported around 9 p.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The incident in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area serves a stark reminder of the risks associated with outdoor activities in Minnesota's wilderness. As the state's premier destination for canoeing and camping, the BWCA attracts numerous visitors from the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis . The proximity of the BWCA to Minneapolis makes it a popular weekend getaway for residents, but it also means that local emergency services must be prepared to respond to accidents in remote areas. The successful rescue operation by the Minnesota Air Rescue Team and the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office demonstrates the importance of coordinated emergency response efforts in Minnesota's vast wilderness areas. As outdoor enthusiasts from Minneapolis and surrounding areas continue to flock to the BWCA, it is crucial that they exercise caution and preparedness when engaging in activities that involve potentially hazardous tools like machetes.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man in the Boundary Waters had to be flown from the area for medical treatment after suffering a severe leg injury Friday evening.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the injury was reported around 9 p.m. Friday from Angle Worm Trail, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
Acco...
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