November 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM for assistance from hunters in the Saum
area who found a member of their hunting party under his deer stand.
The victim, GENE ARTHUR BERTHIAUME, age 72, of St. Paul, MN, was
located by emergency responders in a wooded area off Pioneer Road NE,
in Woodrow Township (approximately 45 miles north of Bemidji),
Beltrami County. First responders and EMT's from Blackduck
administered first aid to Mr. Berthiaume.
Mr. Berthiaume died at the scene. He was transported to Bemidji by
Blackduck Ambulance personnel. The investigation into Mr.
Berthiaume's death was concluded today with findings from the
Coroner's Office advising that his death was due to natural causes and
was not caused by a fall or injuries from a fall.
The Sheriff's Office was assisted by MN DNR Conservation Officers,
Blackduck Ambulance and Kelliher First Responders.
Mrs. Beryl Wernberg
911 Supervisor/Emergency Management Director
Beltrami County Sheriff's Office
Bemidji MN 56601
