2/18/2026
- jesse4430
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
VILAS COUNTY - The Eagle River Area Fire Department responded to a severe snowmobile crash on Trail 7 near Muskellunge Creek in the town of Cloverland on Tuesday night. Crews used a UTV to reach and treat the lone operator. Due to serious injuries, a medevac helicopter was requested, requiring a temporary 15-minute closure of Highway 70 at Wilderness Trail for a landing zone. The patient was transported to Wausau. The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office and Aspirus agencies assisted. The department urged responsible snowmobiling on marked trails and adjusting speed to conditions.



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