Arborist held head on after chainsaw slip

Eric Frei · 13th July 2011, 08:17 AM

Tree surgeon held head on after chainsaw slip

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Wed Jul 13 2011
A tree surgeon in England says he has not been put off work despite almost severing his own head in a shocking chainsaw accident.

Tom Connelly was cutting a branch 15m up a tree in Cambridgeshire when he lost his footing and slid into the 30cm blade, slashing through a third of his neck, his left arm, and most of his nerves and veins.

The 21-year-old was forced to hold his own head to survive, and was only minutes from death had his colleagues and emergency services not reacted so quickly.

Doctors said he was only 1mm from cutting through his carotid artery, which would have killed him, the Daily Mail reports.

He had emergency vascular surgery, was given 40 stitches in his neck and left arm, and now has a 38cm scar.

"I was left dangling in the air and I could see blood dripping from my arm. I went into shock, but the adrenalin kicked in so I didn't actually feel any pain," he said.

"I later realised I'd nearly cut my head off, so I am incredibly lucky to be here today. It hasn't put me off. I want to get back, it's my job and I love it."

Tree surgeon Tom Connelly almost beheaded himself with chainsaw | Mail Online

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Garry Brockley · 13th July 2011, 06:32 PM

hollly ****** that was one lucky boy why would you tempt fate again after having that accident give it up and find another career.

Brent Ferris · 14th July 2011, 03:29 PM

He must be like the parachute jumper, who jumped out of the plane, neither the main chute nor the emergency chute opened, and just before he smacked into the rock, an invisible force turned him upright, and set him on his feet. Some months later, the identical event happened, the chutes didn't open, and a force set him on his feet. THen he decided he couldn't die, jumped out of a plane, didn't pull the cord for the chute, and died when he hit the rock.

Moral - IF God or an angel intervenes and saves your life, thanks are in order, and then go do something else. Tempting fate will get you your wish, like it or not.

Garry Brockley · 14th July 2011, 09:46 PM

i fully agree!!!!

13th July 2011, 06:32 PM	#2
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Arborist held head on after chainsaw slip hollly **** that was one lucky boy why would you tempt fate again after having that accident give it up and find another career. __________________ My business:-** Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

14th July 2011, 03:29 PM	#3
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Arborist held head on after chainsaw slip He must be like the parachute jumper, who jumped out of the plane, neither the main chute nor the emergency chute opened, and just before he smacked into the rock, an invisible force turned him upright, and set him on his feet. Some months later, the identical event happened, the chutes didn't open, and a force set him on his feet. THen he decided he couldn't die, jumped out of a plane, didn't pull the cord for the chute, and died when he hit the rock. Moral - IF God or an angel intervenes and saves your life, thanks are in order, and then go do something else. Tempting fate will get you your wish, like it or not. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

14th July 2011, 09:46 PM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Arborist held head on after chainsaw slip i fully agree!!!! __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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