Man pinned by tree after cutting it down on Hwy 25, Cook MN
Medical EmergencyA 75-year-old man was pinned with both legs trapped under a large white pine tree he had just cut down near Highway 25. The tree was very large and about 100 years old. Emergency responders required special equipment, including a backhoe and a chain, to free him. He was conscious and breathing freely during the rescue.
Audio|Source: North St. Louis County Sheriff, Fire and Roads
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Transcript:
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But 6-2 highway 25, it was wretched under a tree after he cut it down and it fell on him,
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unknown injuries.
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So at near Highway 25,
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for a 75-year-old male wedged under a tree after cutting down a white pine.
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His leg is pinned.
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He's been stuck for about five minutes.
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Is this pinned, do we need extrication or from with fire department?
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I was thinking that would probably be appropriate.
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It sounds like the tree is large enough that it might be difficult to remove.
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Okay, please play each out of Cook Fire.
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Ten four.
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First Responder, 24, responding to call.
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St. Louis, Portable 18, first responder.
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Go ahead.
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Acknowledging page.
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104, 1043.
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Tensioncoq Choir Department, assist at near Highway 25 for a 75-year-old male.
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Both legs are pinned underneath.
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a white pine that he was cutting down. It's a 100-year-old tree and very large equipment will be needed. They have a back hole on scene that they'll need someone to operate. They also have a chain.
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For Cook Fire Department, respond to near Highway 25,
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for a 75-year-old male.
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Both legs are pinned underneath a very large white pine.
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He's able to breathe freely,
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but we need equipment. They have a back hole unseen and a chain, but someone will need to operate the back hole at 1044.
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and at this point he is able to seal his legs and extremities.
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Working channel will be FE3, FE3.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hwy 25, Cook, MN 55723
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