"The claim alleges that both the MRCA and the owners of Camp Wildcraft knew branches were dangerously dropping from the tree. "And yet, Camp Wildcraft and MRCA inexplicably directed groups of young children to play, paint and rest directly under the tree," states the claim. "That is exactly what Lamar was doing when he was tragically killed by the falling branch.""
"The MRCA said in a statement that it would review the claim and complaint and respond appropriately but declined to comment further on the incident as it is the subject of active litigation. "From day one, the MRCA has been committed to a full, thorough, and transparent inquiry, with a proposed action plan to ensure that a tragedy like this never occurs again," stated the authority. "That investigation remains open and ongoing, and the MRCA continues to cooperate fully with all parties"
An eight-year-old camper, Lamar McGlothurn, was killed when a large tree branch fell at Camp Wildcraft at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas on July 9. Four other people were injured by the same falling branch. Parents allege the oak tree showed signs of decay and that another large branch had fallen days earlier, making the death preventable. The parents filed a government claim against the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Camp Wildcraft as a precursor to a lawsuit. The MRCA stated it will review the claim and said an investigation and proposed action plan are ongoing.
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