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'Risk Takers' Series 2, Episode 9: In the steep canyons of Oregon’s Walawa Mountains, fearless timber fallers like Rick Jones and Kelly Couch face "Widowmakers"—dead trees that can snap and kill in an instant. This is North America’s deadliest profession, accounting for more workplace fatalities than any other industry. From 3.5-foot chainsaw blades that can "grind up" a limb in seconds to 2-ton skyline carriages that can snap and crush crews below, we take an exclusive look at the high-stakes world of skyline logging. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

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Title
Is This The Deadliest Job In North America?
Category
Society
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English
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Wonder

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