Tree trimmer found dead hanging from a tree 50 feet above the ground in Studio City

circumstances related to death of local trimmer, who was found dead Saturday noon – hanging upside down down from a tree, almost 50 feet above the ground – still unknown.

CBS reporters were on the scene on saturday where they were talking with authorities investigating the incident.

“They found about 70-year- an old man suspended unconscious up on tree,” Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Joe Lopez said.

Rescue teams, composed of there were firefighters and medics first sent to the scene just until 12:10 on Coldwater Canyon Avenue. area situated in hills above the San Fernando Valley.

39 firefighters were on scene, many of who were certified for Urban search and rescue operations. To pull the man out, they used a rope and harness. system and truck- fastening of an air ladder.

They succeeded in lowering the man to ground level, where they attempted perform life saving methods, but they said he already dead by the time he hit the ground.

Investigators are establishing whether the man or his tools came in contact the mains cables or power line in in proximity of where he cut trees.

“Were high-power tension lines into wood,” Lopez said. — When the evaluation body was made had a slight injury to the lower left leg.”

“In this case, we cannot rule out in power line or not,” he continued.

It is still unclear which tree trimming company the man worked for, although Los Angeles Police Department officials said it was a scam. private business hired by the landlord. It is reported that he was one of a group of trimmers work on in property Saturday.

Inhabitants in The neighborhood is shocked by the incident.

“It’s really scary,” said one. “It’s horrible!”

This opinion was supported by almost everyone with whom CBS reporters spoke.

“God bless him and his family. Is not it just awful?” said another neighbor.

The Department of Water and Power were called to where they are shut down power temporarily for help with investigation. According to themes on stage, Cal/OSHA (California Division of labor protection) also contacted for additional request.