Crews rescue San Jose tree worker in distress dangling from tree

By Carlos E. Castañeda

A worker in distress was dangling from a tree in San Jose before rescuers managed to reach him and bring him down on Friday morning, authorities said.

The incident unfolded at a home  in the city’s Hillsdale neighborhood on Sunburst Drive east of Monterey Road and north of Capitol Expressway.

The San Jose Fire Department said worker was attached to a palm tree and experienced a medical emergency. The worker was hanging from the top of a tree in a harness about 75 feet above the ground.

The worker appeared to be moving his hand as a rescuer was lowered by helicopter to reach him at about 11:35 a.m. The rescuer managed to remove the worker from the tree and the helicopter brought them both down to the ground, where the worker was immediately rushed to a hospital.

The worker’s condition was not immediately known.

This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.