Forestry worker injured: tree fall in the Spittal an der Drau district!

A dramatic incident occurred in the Spittal an der Drau district on February 3, 2025, in which a 64-year-old man was seriously injured during forestry work. The pensioner was working with a chainsaw in his own forest plot around 7:30 a.m. when a falling spruce tree caused a still-standing larch tree to sway. As a result, a branch broke off from the larch tree and hit the man in the head. Despite his protective forestry helmet, he was knocked to the ground by the force of the impact and fell a few meters into the steep terrain.

How 5min.at reported that the man was able to get up on his own after the fall. Two companions who were present helped him by taking him by car to a nearby hut. From there, the emergency call was made and the injured person was finally flown in a rescue helicopter to the UKH Klagenfurt, where he is being treated for unspecified injuries. The exact severity of his injuries is still unclear as police did not release any further information.

Rescue operations and medical care

The speed of the rescue effort could have been crucial for the man's condition. In the challenging alpine environment it was important to act immediately. Loud Fireworld.at The emergency call was made promptly, which indicates that the helpers reacted well and were able to quickly bring the situation under control. The authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances and safety-related aspects of this forestry work.