SOUTHBOROUGH — On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at about 10:20 a.m., Southborough Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting that a worker had become trapped in a tree on Pinecone Lane while performing tree work.
According to Southborough Fire Chief Andrew Puntini, Engine 22 and Ambulance 29 responded to the scene and located the worker approximately 100 feet above ground, trapped in a tree, and suffering from injuries.
“Recognizing the complexity of the incident, crews requested a Marlborough Fire Department aerial tower, activated the District 14 Technical Rescue Team, and requested Life Flight due to the anticipated prolonged extrication,” Chief Puntini said.
According to Chief Puntini, a member of the on-duty shift who is a rescue technician quickly assessed the situation and, with assistance from the tree crew and equipment already in place, conducted a successful rescue operation.
“The victim was safely lowered to the ground and transferred to an awaiting ambulance crew approximately 20 minutes after the initial 911 call,” Chief Puntini said.
The worker was then transported to the landing zone at 9/11 Field and transferred to a Life Flight medical helicopter for transport to the UMass Memorial Medical Center trauma center with serious injuries.
“I would like to recognize the quick thinking of the on-duty crew in requesting additional resources early in the incident, as well as their professionalism, technical skill, and teamwork in executing a complex rescue and providing exceptional patient care,” Chief Puntini said. “Their actions contributed directly to a successful extrication and rapid transport of the injured worker.”
