Shock in forestry work: 37-year-old seriously injured in Rettenegg!

Shock in forestry work: 37-year-old seriously injured in Rettenegg!

Rettenegg, Österreich - in Rettenegg, Weiz district, a tragic forest accident seriously injured a 37-year-old forest worker on Monday afternoon, March 3, 2025. According to information from Fireworld.at , the worker carried out wood closure work together with his 42-year-old colleague than was taken. The 42-year-old felled a tree while the 37-year-old wanted to separate a block from a wooden strain on the street embankment with his chainsaw. Suddenly the block got rolling and clamped the man's right foot.

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when the 37-year-old called for help loudly. His colleague immediately took up rescue measures, but the injury was serious. The injured person was immediately brought to the LKH Oberwart by the rescue helicopter Christophorus 16, where he had to be medical care. As Kleinezeitung.at has so far been excluded, which was indicated that it was a tragic accident that caused by unfortunate circumstances was.