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Life is full of unexpected turns and twists. Some of those are good, and some of them are not so good. But in an extreme turn of events, things can even lead to a fatal end to life. Such unexpected life events can happen anywhere and anytime.

Golf courses are known for their serene beauty and aesthetic appearance. Golf properties are usually built in a very safe manner, keeping in mind the sport. Despite the safety measures, there are sometimes fatal and near-fatal accidents on the course. Recently, one such incident happened on a golf property in Utah.

A golf course in Utah reports a fatal accident

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The world is blessed with many golf courses; most of them are safe, but there are some that are reported to be hazardous. But sometimes golf courses that are safe according to the checklist can also become home to deadly accidents. And the Canyons Golf Property in Utah recently witnessed that firsthand.

Recently, on June 2, 2023, the course, unfortunately, reported the on-site death of a man. The deceased man was riding an e-bike in a single capacity when the accident took place. The identity of the departed man has not yet been revealed by the property.

The maintenance staff of the Park City Mountain golf course received a call at 8:45 about the accident, and they immediately contacted the medical services team to try and save the man’s life. When AirMed arrived on the scene, the man was declared dead.

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As reported by TownLift, Deirdra Walsh, vice president and COO of Park City Mountain expressed her condolences. “Park City Mountain, Canyons Golf, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to this individual’s family and friends.” On the day of the accident, part of the course shut down, but operations resumed the very next day.

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Unfortunately, accidents on the golf course have become far more common lately. Just a couple of days ago, another mishap that happened on the golf course was reported, and that too ended in the loss of life.

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Mill Creek Metro Park reports a deadly accident

Mill Creek Metro Park in Ohio reported an unpleasant accident on May 27, 2023. Two boys were searching for their golf ball on the 17th hole near 10:00 AM when the fatal accident happened. The two young boys were on a golf cart when suddenly a huge tree broke down and fell on them.

The authorities immediately contacted the Boardman Fire Department for help. Out of the two, one was sadly reported dead, while the other escaped death by inches. One of the local news channels, 21 News, has questioned the safety of the trees on the course and has asked for the list of safety checks followed by the golf course. Along with multiple ambulances, Mill Creek Police was also present at the scene but gave out no further details about the young lads.

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The whole golf world undoubtedly sends out condolences and showers blessings on the friends and family of these recently departed individuals. May their souls rest in peace.

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