RADIO SAFETY: THREE DIE IN IOWA TOWER FALL Three tower crew workers fell to their death on Wednesday, May 31st. The men were at the top of an 1,100 foot high Iowa Public Television tower (335 meters)when the accident occurred.
Bill Hayes, director for engineering at Iowa Public Television said the crew was replacing strobe lights. He said a fourth member of the crew was working on the ground, operating a winch, hoisting parts to the crew.
The victims were identified in published reports as Leo Deters, age 57; Jason Galles, 27; and Jon McWilliams, 19. They worked for Deter Tower Service. Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker said that prending further investigation it is assumed that the crews safety equipment failed. (RW)
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