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Teen girl dies after tree falls on her during camping trip

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BARTOW COUNTY, GA (WGCL) -- A teen has died after sustaining injuries due to a fallen tree.

The Bartow County Coroner has identified the 15-year-old victim as Joelle Dalgleish. According to authorities, the tree fell on Dalgleish while she was camping at Red Top
Mountain.

The victim was in a hammock that was connected to the tree that fell on her.

According to a Facebook post, the victim was a 10th grader at Harrison High School in Kennesaw. Grief counselors are on hand at the school to offer support.

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