SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- A man identified as a tree trimmer was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon after he was found trapped upside down, about 50 feet above the ground, in Sherman Oaks, officials said.
"Though energized electrical wires were in or near the tree, their role, if any, in the man's death is presently unknown,'' the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a statement. The individual's identity was not immediately released. Firefighter-paramedics responded shortly after noon to the 3000 block of North Coldwater Canyon Ave., the news release said.
The department dispatched 39 firefighters,"including those specially trained, equipped and certified for Urban Search & Rescue operations," the LAFD said. They utilized a truck-mounted aerial ladder, rope and harness system to extricate the man. "The man, now at ground level, has sadly been determined beyond medical help and is deceased at the scene,'' investigators said. His affiliation with the site and employer was unknown.
He was working in the house of Eddie Van Halen . Hope his soul find peace and rock n roll. And condolences to his family
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Why in the hell is a man in his 70’s still cutting trees? He’s too old for that work
Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏
he might have had a stroke considering his age… damn, you really don’t when death is going to get you.
Work until you drop has a new meaning. RIP my friend.
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This is so incredibly sad😢
🌲 Was his corpse entangled 50 feet above ground in a Sherman Oaks, Oak tree ⁉️ or a Sherman Oaks, Eucalyptus tree ⁉️
He wasn't a branch manager was he?
This is so heartbreaking. And sad. My condolences to his family friends and co-workers. Rest in peace.
Working alone not a safe practice. Was his employees off the job because they reached 32hrs this week?
Tremors
A man in his 70's still up there trimming a tree. May he rest in peace.
My Condolences to the family
My goodness. Sad
10 bucks they don’t have an implemented safety plan nor was JHA in place.
I've heard of similar tree trimmer tragedies that were fatal which involved palm tree entrapment.
Awful. 🙏🏻
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