A 54-year-old man died this Saturday at Montecelo Hospital after sustaining serious injuries from an incident that occurred while he was cutting a tree in the Vilaboa area. The individual, identified by initials JMGN, reportedly lost consciousness following a strike in an inaccessible part of his body, and his condition proved difficult to stabilize. He was initially treated on-site and then transported by ambulance to Montecelo Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later, according to statements from Soutomaior Civil Protection, the team that handled emergencies in Vilaboa.
The fatal injuries affected the head and chest, and the accident took place around 11:00 am at A Graña in Postemirón. Emergency services were alerted when 112 Galicia received a call from 061, prompting mobilization of civil defense personnel, the Civil Guards, and Bombeiros do Morrazo to respond to the scene.
Local volunteers from Soutomaior reported that the victim was engaged in forestry work, specifically cutting trees, when he was struck in a way that left him pinned under the timber. The tree was subsequently removed with the assistance of a tractor. Rescuers managed to extract the man, who was alive at the moment of extraction and initially stabilized at the site. He was then transported by ambulance to the nearest collection point and later to Montecelo Hospital. Despite the rapid medical attention, his injuries were classified as very serious, and he died a few hours after the arrival at the hospital. This account aligns with the service’s formal description of the events and the critical nature of the injuries involved.
This incident underscores the hazards commonly faced during forestry operations and the crucial role of immediate medical response and coordinated rescue efforts. In similar situations, responders emphasize the importance of proper tree felling procedures, maintaining clear escape routes, and having prompt access to advanced medical equipment at the site to improve survival odds. The authorities and emergency teams continue to review the circumstances to determine whether safety protocols were fully observed and to identify any measures that could reduce the risk of such tragedies in the future. The details provided here reflect the official statements from Soutomaior Civil Protection and the agencies involved in the response, including the Civil Guards and Bombeiros do Morrazo, and they acknowledge the ongoing efforts to support the victim’s family and community in the aftermath of this loss.