Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
End of Watch Sunday, September 28, 1975
Add to My HeroesRussell John Nelson
Conservation Officer Russell Nelson was killed in a float plane accident while searching for illegal duck hunters 12 miles south of Aitkin, Minnesota.
The pilot was also killed in the accident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Big Pine Lake.
Officer Nelson was killed two days before his 28th birthday and had served with the agency for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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