Golfer Killed By Tree in Freak Accident While on Golf Course: 'His Presence on the Course Brought Joy and Camaraderie'

Mar. 15, 2025

Bob Dunn.Photo:Bob Dunn/Facebook

Bob Dunn/Facebook

A man died after a tree fell on him at The Mook at Alderbrook golf course in Tillamook County, Ore., the golf course said in aFacebook statementissued on Oct. 17.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and used a chainsaw on the tree to free Dunn. He was treated on the scene for extensive injuries before being transported to Tillamook Adventist Health. He died at the hospital “due to the extent of injuries,” Tillamook Fire District said, perKOIN 6 News.

“Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the family and friends of this unfortunate, tragic event,” the district continued.

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The Mook at Alderbrook managing partners Patrick Zweifel and Michael Freeman also paid tribute to Dunn in their Oct. 17 statement.

Zweifel said he purchased the course in 2022, and at the time, maintenance crews removed approximately 100 dangerous trees, perThe Oregonian.The tree that killed Dunn did not seem dangerous at the time, but now Zweifel is reassessing.

Dunn was a resident of Tillamook, Ore., and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. He moved to South America after retiring from NW Natural Gas Company and stayed in Nicaragua for several months each year, the outlet adds.

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A representative for Tillamook Fire District did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for more information on Wednesday.

source: people.com