PRESS RELEASE
The Salvation Army Assisting Crews Searching for
Fallen MN DOT Worker
March 23, 2011 – The Salvation Army is providing assistance to search and recovery crews following the loss of MN DOT heavy equipment operator Michael Struck, presumed drowned after his backhoe slipped into Seven Mile Creek in southern Minnesota on Tuesday.
A mobile kitchen and volunteers from The Salvation Army in Mankato will provide hot meals and drinks in addition to much-needed counseling as workers attempt to locate his body today.
According to Fox News, Struck, 39, was a nine-year employee of MN DOT. The incident occurred just before noon yesterday while Struck was clearing branches to help the creek flow.
Prayers go out to the grieving family and friends affected by this tragic event.
The Salvation Army serves in more than 120 countries and provides both immediate emergency assistance and long-term recovery help in the event of any disaster. Funds for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services come from corporate and private donations given specifically for disaster relief. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
