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Local Man Injured in Ranch Accident

Steven Johannesen was severely injured on Thursday evening, May 23, while burning garbage at the ranch north of Loring. Something in the barrel exploded catching him on fire. He was able to make it to the water hydrant and laid underneath and put himself out.

He was flown to the Salt Lake Burn Center, which is the top burn center in the U.S., with 55% of his body burned with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. He is the process of going through several operations; he will be at the Burn Center for two to three months.

Twila, his mother, has set up an account at the First State Bank to help with medical...

 

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