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Man Severely Injured by Horse Panels in Maplewood State Park

By Derek Sidian Nov 6, 2026 | 3:27 PM

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Pelican Rapids, MN – A man suffered life-threatening injuries while unloading horse panels at Maplewood State Park.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding the accident just before 11 a.m. Friday. The caller reported that a 68-year-old Dent man was unloading large horse panels when three of them fell off the trailer and onto him.

Deputies say the man was taken to the Perham ER and was later flown to Fargo with life threatening injuries following the accident. The victim’s current condition is unknown at this time.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Pelican Rapids Fire Department and Ringdahl Ambulance.

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