Relative called for help

Winter forest: Work in the forest ended fatally

The emergency helicopter team as well as the ambulance and fire department were deployed in the forest in Kirchstetten. However, all help came too late for the 51-year-old man.

(Bild: P. Huber)

Sad operation in Kirchstetten in the district of St. Pölten! An experienced forestry worker was hit by a tree. All help came too late for the 51-year-old.

Even experienced forest workers are not immune to the dangers of the winter forest. In Kirchstetten in the district of St. Pölten, a tragic accident has now occurred in which a 51-year-old died.

Trunk was thrown back
The experienced worker had felled a copper beech tree, but it hit another tree as it fell. According to the police, the trunk was thrown back and hit the man with full force before he fell to the ground and was trapped under the beech tree.

A 64-year-old relative, who was working in the forest with the victim, immediately set the rescue chain in motion. However, all help came too late for the 51-year-old. The police are still investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

This tragic incident shows once again that the winter forest is not only a place full of risks for walkers, but also for the guardians of the forest. Respect for nature and the utmost caution are essential at all times.