DNR Officer Rescued After Dangerous Fall

PLAINVIEW, Minn. (KFGO) – A Department of Natural Resources officer is expected to make a full recovery after being rescued from the Whitewater Wildlife Management Area.

The Minnesota State Patrol says officer Annette Schlag was removing an illegal deer stand in a heavily wooded area when she fell nearly 20 feet.

Ground crews were not able to safely get to Schlag, so the Minnesota Air Rescue Team was called in to help.

A helicopter crew and St. Paul Fire Department personnel flew into the area. They used a hoist to lift Schlag out.

Schlag is recovering at home.