(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) On Tuesday November 19, 2013 just after 11:00am Huntsville Ontario Provincial along with Muskoka EMS and Lake of Bays Fire attended Montgomery Bay Road in Lake of Bays. A tree cutting company was working at a private residence cutting trees, a branch from a tree had fallen off and struck a male that was standing below. The male lost consciousness and emergency services was contacted.
A 28-year-old male from Port Sydney was transported to Dwight via land ambulance meeting the Medevac at Irwin Memorial Public School and was transported to a Toronto hospital. The male’s injuries were said to be serious.
Ministry of Labour attended to follow up with the investigation.