Fish and Game - Chris Egan snowmobile accident

Fish and Game Conservation Officer Christopher Egan, pointing out some of the distinct characteristics of a male spruce grouse, in 2015, was injured in a snowmobile chase in Pittsburg on Monday. (FISH AND GAME PHOTO)

PITTSBURG — Fish and Game Conservation Officer Christopher Egan is recovering after fracturing his leg while on active snowmobile patrol in Pittsburg on Monday afternoon.

According to Fish and Game Sgt. Glen Lucas, at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, Egan, 49, "crashed his snowmobile on Trail 139 in Pittsburg. C.O. Egan was on active snowmobile patrol, traveling south, just north of First Connecticut Lake Dam, when he witnessed two apparent violations pass him going in the opposite direction. After witnessing these violations, Egan traveled to an opening in the trail and reversed direction."

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Jamesmbrady

Wishing you a speedy recovery officer Egan, thank you for you’re service!

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