MOSSEL BAY NEWS - A member of a team contracted by the Mossel Bay Municipality to remove trees in Harry Giddey Park suffered a fatal injury yesterday, 23 October, while performing his duties.
Mossel Bay Fire, Rescue and Disaster Management, Metro EMS, the South African Police Service, Forensic Pathology Services and the Department of Labour visited the scene following the incident.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to the family of the deceased. We pray that they find comfort in this difficult time,” said the Mossel Bay municipal manager, Colin Puren, following the incident.
According to the municipality the park remains closed while tree felling is being done. The park was closed earlier in October for the removal of two blue gum trees. Work commenced on 10 October and was scheduled to be concluded on 17 October.
The municipality said large branches, which fell during storms, had ruined a wooden bridge and damaged the fountain in the park.
The trees were deemed unsafe, which necessitated removal. They will be replaced with indigenous trees.
It is estimated that the park will reopen to the public on 6 November upon completion of the tree felling.
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