Man found unconscious in northern Minnesota cabin in critical condition; two others dead

A 22-year-old man from Hutchinson, Minn. was in critical condition Monday morning after he was found unconscious in a cabin over the weekend in northern Minnesota, a spokesman at Hennepin County Medical Center said.

[fruit bat alert]

Very sad. It's very easy to get a carbon monoxide detector and very easy to use it. There is no good excuse for not having one.

[Jason Lee]

fruit bat alert wrote:

Very sad. It's very easy to get a carbon monoxide detector and very easy to use it. There is no good excuse for not having one.

I'd bet that VERY VERY few people have those in their cabins - but obviously they probably should.

[Agreed]

It often takes a tragedy to remind us to take those extra measures available to prevent these tragic events. My oldest son is almost the same age as this victim whom I'm sure was only trying to enjoy some R&R out of town with friends and to have it turn out so is very sad indeed.