Crews Rescue Tree-Trimmer Who Was Tangled, Shocked by Electrical Wires

Emergency Response

A man trimming trees in Westwood was hospitalized on Saturday after he was snagged and shocked by electrical wires while hanging 25-feet in the air, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

Initial Response

According to authorities, rescue crews first arrived at the scene, just outside The Los Angeles Country Club, at about 11:05 a.m. and found that the 40-year-old man was trimming trees when he was snagged on safety equipment with his trimming pole trapped in electrical wires.

Potential for Further Shock

The fire department said the man had “ongoing potential” of intermittent contact with the wires. He was shocked by the wires at one point, authorities said, but remained alert and oriented.

Rescue Efforts

By 11:56 a.m., crews deenergized the high-voltage wires and rescued the man.

Transportation to Hospital

He was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.

Conclusion

The rescue operation was a successful one, thanks to the quick response and expertise of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper safety procedures when working with electrical wires and the potential dangers that can arise when they are not handled correctly.

FAQs

Q: What happened to the tree-trimmer?
A: The 40-year-old man was trimming trees when he was snagged on safety equipment with his trimming pole trapped in electrical wires.

Q: How was the man rescued?
A: Crews deenergized the high-voltage wires and rescued the man by 11:56 a.m.

Q: What was the man’s condition after the rescue?
A: He was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.