PENAMPANG: Eight firefighters trekked over 5km through dense forest and rivers to rescue a man injured by a fallen tree near Kampung Togudon today.
The victim, 46, suffered injuries to his head and arms when he was struck by the tree while cutting wood on his farm.
District Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Superintendent Zeno Tingalan said the station received an emergency call at 12.08pm, and a team of firefighters and medical staff was dispatched to the site, located 35km from the station.
"The distance from the main road to the accident site was over 5km, requiring the team to navigate hills and rivers.
"Upon arrival, the victim was found to be stable, but with head and arm injuries."
The firefighters provided first aid to the victim before transporting him on a stretcher to Kampung Togudon.
He was later taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital I for further treatment.