A tree worker was injured while working near Hood Mountain April 22, 2024, east of Santa Rosa, California. The worker was treated for his injuries at the scene and then transported via helicopter to an ambulance and then a hospital. His injuries were not life threatening, but details of the injuries were not known, according to a CBS San Francisco report.
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