A 70-year-old man died yesterday, Monday, after falling about eight meters down an embankment in Vall d'Hortmoier, in Alta Garrotxa, while carrying out forest clearing tasks with a colleague
Accident during forestry work in Alta Garrotxa
The incident occurred around a quarter past one in the afternoon. Both men were cutting wood when, for reasons still under investigation, they fell into a stream from a considerable height. **The impact was fatal for one of them**, while the other was injured and taken to Olot Hospital
Intervention of Emergency Services and Judicial Action
Units from the Bombers de la Generalitat, the Sistema d'Emergències Mèdiques (SEM), and the Mossos d'Esquadra were dispatched to the scene. Emergency services were unable to save the life of the deceased man. The judicial delegation arrived at the scene and carried out the removal of the body around a quarter past three in the afternoon.
Police investigation underway**The Mossos d'Esquadra have opened an investigation** to clarify the circumstances of the accident. For the moment, the incident is being treated as a workplace accident and no hypothesis is being ruled out as inquiries continue.
The Vall d'Hortmoier, located in Alta Garrotxa, is an area of difficult access and known for its rugged terrain, which complicated rescue and evacuation efforts during the intervention of emergency teams.