NorthwestAugust 10, 2013

OROFINO - A man injured in a logging accident near Cavendish has been identified by the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office as Ralph Mead, 67, of Lewiston.

A nursing supervisor at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center said Friday that Mead is listed in good condition.

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According to a news release from the sheriff's office, Mead was struck by a tree limb Wednesday during a logging operation in the Teaken Butte area near Cavendish.

He was taken to the hospital by Life Flight helicopter.

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