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Snowboarder dies after falling from ski chairlift at Red Lodge Mountain in Montana
He died after a fall from the Triple Chair at Red Lodge Mountain, Sheriff McQuillan said Friday, adding that the accident remains under investigation. He was life-flighted to a hospital in Billings, where he died on Wednesday, according to Esther Jensen, a GoFundMe organizer raising funds for his family.
Red Lodge Mountain investigates chairlift incident
Red Lodge Mountain officials report they are working with officials to investigate how the chairlift incident occurred on Monday.They say Triple Chair, an indep
Man dies after falling from ski chairlift at Montana resort
Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.
Fatal fall on Red Lodge chair lift sparks call to strengthen safety laws
A tragic chair lift accident at Red Lodge Mountain on Monday has raised significant safety concerns following the death of Jeff Zinne, who fell from the triple chair lift.
Man dies after fall from ski lift
A snowboarder fell from a ski lift at a Montana ski resort. He died from his injuries. Red Lodge Mountain said the man, identified as Jeffrey Zinne, fell from the Triple Chair lift on Monday. He was flown to a hospital in Billings, Montana, where he died on Wednesday. The coroner said he died from accidental blunt force injury.
Skier injured on Red Lodge Mountain chairlift, flown to Billings hospital
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Chairlift passenger critical after accident at Red Lodge Mountain
The victim was in critical condition when transported by ambulance to the Beartooth Billings Clinic, evaluated and treated by staff before being flown by helicopter to a Billings hospital.
Snowboarder who died in fall from Red Lodge Mountain chairlift ID'd by coroner
Jeff Zinne was know for his “passion for life, infectious laughter, and kind-hearted nature touched everyone around him."
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Red Lodge Mountain: Wind gust caused "unusually aggressive derailment"
The finding followed an initial inspection of the chairlift by an independent professional lift inspector, the company said ...
Dad, 37, plummets to his death after chairlift malfunction at Montana ski resort
Jeff Zinne was riding alone in a three-person lift when a mechanical issues caused him to fall onto the slopes below.
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Red Lodge Mountain fatal chairlift derailment caused by wind damage; repairs underway
On behalf of the Red Lodge Mountain team, we would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of ...
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Ski-Lift Accident Kills Montana Skier But Experts Say Fatalities Are Rare
A Billings skier died earlier this week after he fell out of a ski chair lift in Red Lodge, Montana. One expert told Cowboy ...
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Wednesday Morning Headlines: Red Lodge Mountain injury, Tariff impact on ranchers, Roundup student walkout
Questions are rising about chair lift safety on Red Lodge Mountain after a skier fell from the triple chair this week.