Deputies and paramedics worked an unusual accident south of St Joseph off US-169 highway.

A 35-year-old man was injured in the back when he was hit by a three foot log.  The location was near the Platte River bridge on 169 highway south of St Joe.

Emergency responders had a difficult time locating the precise location of the accident, and were hampered getting access by muddy conditions.

A helicopter ambulance was able to land in the area, and the man was transported to Mosaic Life Care.  His condition was not immediately available.