A tree trimmer was rescued after he became stuck upside down in a tree May 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. The man became entangled in the tree and was suspended approximately 15 feet up. Firefighters used ladders and ropes to lower him, and he was treated at a local hospital for leg and foot […]
An injured worker was rescued 25 feet up in a tree May 11, 2024, in Garden Grove, California. The man was injured in the tree and required immediate medical treatment once he was lowered to the ground, according to a hoodline.com report. There were no details about the cause of the injuries.
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 […]
A climber was rescued after becoming entangled in gear and getting stuck upside down in the tree February 4, 2024, in Smith County, Texas. The tree worker may have lost his footing while working in the tree, and a gust of wind also may have been a factor. Emergency responders were able to assist the […]
A lift operator was rescued after his truck-mounted aerial lift tipped October 15, 2023, in York, Maine, leaving him stranded in the bucket. The York Beach Fire Department was called to stabilize the bucket truck and rescue the worker, according to a News Center Maine report.
