Tragic accident in the forest: forest worker dies after tree crash!

Tragic accident in the forest: forest worker dies after tree crash!

A tragic incident occurred in a forest near Kefermarkt when a 30-year-old forestry worker from Hagenberg was fatally injured by a stuck tree during the wooden harvest. As orf oö reported, the worker cut an oak with an chainsaw that had a trunk diameter of about 70 cm. Suddenly, while the tree was not completely sawn, the trunk turned and fell on it with full force. It was trapped under the tree trunk, and despite the first aid measures that were carried out immediately, which were carried out by a work colleague and the 49-year-old property owner and his father, he could not be saved.

rescue measures and tragic end

First aid was initiated immediately when those present noticed the terrible accident. Despite the efforts of the emergency doctor and the paramedic who tried to reanimate the seriously injured at the scene of the accident, he finally succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident.

kefermarkt, a town that was already shaped by Slovakian forest workers in the 11th century, has a long history in the wooden harvest. These workers, known as "chiefri", which derives from the Indo -European origin "racket", were responsible for the development of the forests in the region, as the story reports. This connection to the wooden harvest brings tragic memories when such fatal accidents are done that are reminiscent of the risks of this work. As the local history shows, the forest is not only a resource, but also harbors dangers for those who work in it.