Man seriously injured by fall from tree in Algonquin
Posted August 08, 2024 12:08 pm
A man who fell about 30 feet from a tree while working in Algonquin was flown to a Libertyville hospital for treatment on Wednesday, officials said.
The man, who is about 40 years old, was trimming trees off Souwanas Trail when he fell, according to a news release from the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District. Firefighters arrived about 2:15 p.m. and found him on the ground needing medical attention.
Crews requested a medical helicopter to take the man to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville — a Level 1 trauma center — due to the severity of his injuries. Officials said they didn’t know the man’s condition.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.