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Nashville summer camp continues after teen killed by falling tree during hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brendan Tierney , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 15-year-old boy from Virginia.
A tragic incident occurred at a local summer camp. Hundreds of children are still attending the camp. Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 15-year-old boy from Virginia.
The boy was on a hike with a group when the incident happened. A tree fell, resulting in the boy's death. The camp, located on Percy Priest Lake, is continuing to operate.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the identity of the boy and the events leading up to the accident. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the tree falling.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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