15-year-old camper dies after tree falls during hike at Tenn. summer camp

A 15-year-old camper died Monday after an unstable tree fell and struck him during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan, according to Metro Nashville police.

Authorities identified the teenager as Camden Robert Callihan. Investigators are calling his death a tragic accident.

Police said two counselors were leading campers along a trail when the group came across a fallen tree that was leaning against another tree. The counselors warned campers not to touch the unstable tree as they passed underneath it…

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