Crime & Safety
Falmouth Man Rescued From Tree
A Falmouth man cutting trees was plucked to safety after a branch dislodged his harness, police said.
BOURNE, MA — A Falmouth man cutting trees in Bourne Tuesday was rescued after a branch dislodged his harness, police said.
The 51-year-old became "precariously stuck" while working on Shore Road, police said. He sustained a leg injury after during the mishap.
Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue the man. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Find out what's happening in Falmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
His name was not released.
Photo: Bourne firefighters rescue a man stuck in a tree on December 20, 2016. (Credit: Bourne police)
Find out what's happening in Falmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.