Thursday, August 14, 2008

Did Communication Errors Exist In Fatal Crash? New documents obtained by KCRA 3 appear to paint a picture of confusion and miscommunication in the hours following last week's fatal helicopter crash in Trinity County. KCRA 3 has exclusively obtained a U.S. Forest Service dispatch log. "It is very concerning to the sheriffs and all those responsible to public safety," Trinity County supervisor and retired forest service member Roger Jaegel said. "The reason for concern is the accuracy and lack of information passed on about this crash not only to emergency responders, but also to the public." The U.S. Forest Service defends its actions, but said an investigation is underway. When asked if at any time there was a decision to intentionally withhold information from the public, Jim Pena from the forest service said, "no."....

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