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Marijuana-eradication volunteer falls from helicopter, dies

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A volunteer for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife fell out of a helicopter and died while authorities were conducting a marijuana eradication effort in Tulare County.

The volunteer, Shane Krogen, was in a remote part of the Sequoia National Forest on Thursday, supervising the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew and supporting Operation PRISTINE when he fell, according to a news release from the state agency.

Operation PRISTINE aims to “eradicate and reclamate the most polluted illegal marijuana grow sites in California,” according to the release.

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“Shane’s dedication to California’s natural resources was extraordinary,” state Department of Fish and Wildlife Assistant Chief John Baker said in a statement. “He and his crew have worked tirelessly for several years to maintain access to the high Sierra for all Californians.”

The incident remains under investigation.

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