Fatal forest accident: 75-year-old from Baum in Bramberg!

Fatal forest accident: 75-year-old from Baum in Bramberg!

Bramberg am Wildkogel, Österreich - A tragic forest accident occurred on March 4, 2025 in Bramberg am Wildkogel, Zell am See district. A 75-year-old local was hit by a falling tree that was felled by a 72-year-old companion. Despite immediate measures to save the companion, all attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful. The exact course of the accident still has to be determined, reports 5min.at .

In use for the rescue, the mountain rescue company, an emergency helicopter and a crisis intervention team from the Red Cross were, among other things. The police inspection Neukirchen and a helicopter from the Salzburg police were also on site to provide support. Under the circumstances of these tragic incidents, the importance of the rescue chain in forest accidents becomes clear again.

rescue chain and emergency scenarios

The correct application of the rescue chain is crucial, especially in rough terrain such as the forest. In the case of forest accidents, as described in an article published by the Red Cross on the occasion of a network meeting, rescue measures must be initiated quickly and effectively. The location determination plays an important role. In the event of an emergency call, the exact position should be given, which the rescue is significantly accelerating, according to the explanations on Roteskreuz.at .

To make this easier, there are various options for determining the location, such as GPS data or known natural reference points. The emergency measures also include the immediate initiation of the help through mountain rescue, fire brigade and the Red Cross in order to recover the accident.

occupational safety in the forest

The security of the forest workers is of the utmost importance. Statistics from 2022 Reveal that there was 91 Forest Accidents in Salzburg, Highlighting the Increased Risk Associated with this profession. Frequent causes of accidents are the loss of control over machines, breaking or falling tree trunks and falls on slippery soil. This underlines the relevance of measures to improve occupational safety, confirms forest knowledge .

Regardless of the preventive measures, fortial workers must also be well prepared for emergencies. The correct documentation of rescue meeting points and their clothing at the scene are essential. A well-networked system of stickers that can be attached to chainsaws, first aid bags and cell phones helps in an emergency to quickly pass on the necessary information.

The tragic incident in Bramberg once again illustrates how important the trained reaction to such emergencies and ensuring a high standard in occupational safety in the forest are.