Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

A tree trimmer suffered serious injuries when a large branch fell on him Saturday afternoon, knocking him unconscious and leaving him hanging in a tall tree around 3 p.m. near the 2700-block of Princeton Avenue in Evanston.

Fire officials reported that the worker was trapped more than 20 feet above the ground. He was rushed to an Evanston hospital in critical condition and is currently receiving medical attention.

This report comes from Tim Olk:

Skokie firefighters joined Evanston firefighters in rescuing a tree service worker who was stuck in a tree.

Evanston FD fire trucks

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Evanston FD fire trucks

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Evanston FD fire trucks

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Evanston FD fire trucks

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Evanston FD fire trucks

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Evanston FD fire trucks

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The incident has sparked concern among local residents and raised awareness about the dangers faced by tree trimmers and outdoor workers. Emergency crews worked quickly to stabilize the injured man before he was taken to the hospital for further treatment. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, but preliminary reports suggest that strong winds may have played a role in the falling branch. As of now, no other injuries have been reported, and the area has returned to normal. Local news outlets are closely following the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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