UPDATE: That man trapped in an upside down position in a tree in Sherman Oaks has died, firefighters report.
"Though energized electrical wires were in or near the tree, their role, if any, in the man's death is presently unknown," said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department
Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 12:07 p.m. to 3363 N. Coldwater Canyon Ave., Humphrey said. The area is in the hills above the San Fernando Valley, just north of Mulholland Drive and Franklin Canyon Park. The department sent 39 firefighters, including those specially trained, equipped and certified for Urban Search & Rescue operations. They utilized a truck-mounted aerial ladder, rope and harness system to extricate the man.
"The man, now at ground level, has sadly been determined beyond medical help and is deceased at the scene," Humphrey added."His affiliation with the site and employer is unknown."Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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