Life Child pulled into wood chipper and killed - Page 2

Al Bundy · 04-10-2012, 03:31 PM

http://www.wfsb.com/story/17373127/s...g-wood-chipper

SALEM, CT (WFSB) -

A 6-year-old child in Salem was killed Tuesday morning after being pulled into a wood chipper, officials said.

Connecticut State Police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance said the boy was outside with his siblings helping his father clear brush and grind trees from a neighbor's yard at the time of the incident.

The boy has been identified as Jeffrey Bourgeois, a first-grader at Salem School

"The young child attempted to assist his father. When the father's back was turned, he picked a branch trying to feed it into the chipper when in fact he was pulled into the chipper," Vance said.

The boy's father owns C&S Tree Service and was on a job on Brookside Drive when the accident occurred.

Brookside Drive has been closed so emergency officials could investigate what happened.

Investigators said the boy's father and mother, Scott and Coreen Bourgeois, and their two other children are well known in the tight-knit community.

The first person to come to the family's aid was Salem Fire Chief Gene Mairorano, who is a neighbor.

"Basically we're getting counseling for the family. I was first on the scene and kept everyone away," he said.

Police said their investigation into the accident is not criminal, but state police want to make sure every aspect of the accident is investigated properly. The wood chipper was hauled away from the accident scene to be examined.

Salem School Superintendent H. Kaye Griffin said the district is in "emergency crisis intervention mode" and counseling is available to students as well as faculty.

Refresh this page and watch Eyewitness News for updates on this story.

I can't even imagine......

Chief Roundup · 04-10-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Insensitive pricks are usually too late, not too soon.

You asked.

BoneKrusher · 04-10-2012, 03:50 PM

what a terrible way to die.

**Donger** · 04-10-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

You asked.

Yes, I did. Thanks very mulch for your answer.

Deberg_1990 · 04-10-2012, 03:51 PM

The dad is gonna get shredded in the media.

Chief Roundup · 04-10-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Yes, I did. Thanks very mulch for your answer.

They won't even have to die it red for people that want color.

Ebolapox · 04-10-2012, 03:52 PM

bet the family is all cut up over this.

-King- · 04-10-2012, 03:53 PM

Sucks. The kid was always in a chipper mood.

**Saulbadguy** · 04-10-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

bet the family is all cut up over this.

Yep. Torn to pieces.

**Saulbadguy** · 04-10-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Sucks. The kid was always in a chipper mood.

He's in a mulch better place now.

Frazod · 04-10-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

That was my first thought. Eww.

FlaChief58 · 04-10-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorp

Jesus Christ people are ****ing idiots these days. WTF is a six year old doing around a god damned wood chipper? The father should be jailed for child endagerment at the very least. And if none of you have ever been around a wood chipper than you have no ****ing idea how dangerous they are! So stfu!

Can't dissagree there.

-King- · 04-10-2012, 03:55 PM

The family said that the kid wanted to be just like his dad when he grew up. "He was a chip off the old block," said a neighbor.

04-10-2012, 03:55 PM

As a father, I feel horrible about this horrific accident. I feel it is customary to send a meal to families who have lost a loved one. The last thing they will feel like doing is preparing meals. Any suggestions?

-King- · 04-10-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

As a father, I feel horrible about this horrific accident. I feel it is customary to send a meal to families who have lost a loved one. The last thing they will feel like doing is preparing meals. Any suggestions?

Baby back ribs?

**Saulbadguy** · 04-10-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

As a father, I feel horrible about this horrific accident. I feel it is customary to send a meal to families who have lost a loved one. The last thing they will feel like doing is preparing meals. Any suggestions?

Grilled free range rabbit with a strawberry compost.

04-10-2012, 03:31 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $4391831	Child pulled into wood chipper and killed http://www.wfsb.com/story/17373127/s...g-wood-chipper SALEM, CT (WFSB) - A 6-year-old child in Salem was killed Tuesday morning after being pulled into a wood chipper, officials said. Connecticut State Police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance said the boy was outside with his siblings helping his father clear brush and grind trees from a neighbor's yard at the time of the incident. The boy has been identified as Jeffrey Bourgeois, a first-grader at Salem School "The young child attempted to assist his father. When the father's back was turned, he picked a branch trying to feed it into the chipper when in fact he was pulled into the chipper," Vance said. The boy's father owns C&S Tree Service and was on a job on Brookside Drive when the accident occurred. Brookside Drive has been closed so emergency officials could investigate what happened. Investigators said the boy's father and mother, Scott and Coreen Bourgeois, and their two other children are well known in the tight-knit community. The first person to come to the family's aid was Salem Fire Chief Gene Mairorano, who is a neighbor. "Basically we're getting counseling for the family. I was first on the scene and kept everyone away," he said. Police said their investigation into the accident is not criminal, but state police want to make sure every aspect of the accident is investigated properly. The wood chipper was hauled away from the accident scene to be examined. Salem School Superintendent H. Kaye Griffin said the district is in "emergency crisis intervention mode" and counseling is available to students as well as faculty. Refresh this page and watch Eyewitness News for updates on this story. I can't even imagine......
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Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	As a father, I feel horrible about this horrific accident. I feel it is customary to send a meal to families who have lost a loved one. The last thing they will feel like doing is preparing meals. Any suggestions?
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