Forestry accident in Hermagor: 69-year-old falls four meters into the stream bed

Forestry accident in Hermagor: 69-year-old falls four meters into the stream bed

This afternoon the quiet town of St. Lorenzen in the Gitschtal was shaken by a serious forestry accident. A 69-year-old man from the Hermagor district was working alone in the forest when a dangerous incident occurred.

The pensioner was cutting down a tree with his chainsaw, but the accident happened when he was hit by a falling trunk after felling the tree. This caused him to fall off an embankment, falling approximately four meters into an adjacent stream bed that currently has no water. Due to the injuries he sustained in the leg area, the man was unable to move without help.

Rescue workers provide quick help

In a lucky twist, the man managed to reach his wife by phone. This immediately set the rescue chain in motion. Thanks to the quick intervention of the rescue workers, the 69-year-old did not need help for long. The emergency services from the Red Cross, the Hermagor Mountain Rescue Service and the St. Lorenzen Volunteer Fire Department immediately went to the scene of the accident and were able to rescue the man from the stream bed.

He was then immediately taken to the Villach State Hospital for medical care. The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated in more detail. Such forestry operations always involve some degree of risk and this incident reminds us of the importance of safety precautions when working in the forests. The current situation is worrying as unpredictable factors such as falling branches or unexpected movements can cause serious injuries.

For further details on this incident, including rescue operations and medical treatment, please refer to www.5min.at to accessible information. Such tragic events are not uncommon in rural areas where many people are involved in forestry work. They highlight the challenges and dangers associated with physical work in nature.