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64 y/o is killed by a broken tree in a thunderstorm near Lac La Biche

The province is expressing condolences after a 64 year old man died camping about 40 clicks north of Lac La Biche.

The man was struck by part of a tree that broke during a thunderstorm at the Touchwood Lake provincial campground Wednesday night.

Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation Richard Starke says a review was immedietley started following the incident to ensure steps are taken to protect campers.

The thunderstorm came with heavy rains, lightning and winds at more than 80 kilometres an hour.