Fatal tree accident in Feldkirchen-23-year-old dies tragically

Fatal tree accident in Feldkirchen-23-year-old dies tragically

Bezirk Feldkirchen, Österreich - A tragic forest accident shook the district of Feldkirchen in Carinthia on January 14, 2025. A 23-year-old man who carried out forest work alone was hit by a tree trunk. The seriousness of the Situation was shown when a 59-year-old colleague, who was also busy with woodwork, discovered the injured at around 11 a.m. under the tree trunk and immediately alerted the rescue workers. The RK1 rescue helicopter could be used quickly on site, such as fireworld.at reported.

Immediate rescue measures

After the emergency services could arrive, the emergency doctor immediately started first aid measures and, together with a patrol, managed to rescue the impassable steep slope. Unfortunately, every help came too late; The 23-year-old man still succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident. The incident shows how dangerous the work in the forest can be, which Kleinezeitung.at illustrates.