For the second time in the past week, a tree trimmer has died in a tragic accident.
According to WFTV9, a tree service employee in Florida was struck by a falling tree trunk at around 9:40 a.m. local time on Monday. Unfortunately, the employee passed away at the young age of 22. Volusia County deputies said the victim’s co-worker was cutting down trees when this happened.
“Deputies said the victim’s co-worker, who was operating a chainsaw from a bucket truck, announced he was going to begin cutting the tree after ensuring the area below was clear,” the report states. “Despite this, the victim returned to the area underneath the cutting site and was hit by the falling tree trunk, according to a report. Deputies said the co-worker called 911 and immediately attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.”…