Man Critically Injured After Embankment Fall
4024 Murietta Ave, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
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- A man was rescued by Los Angeles Fire Department crews after falling down a steep embankment in the backyard of a Sherman Oaks residence.
- The technical rescue involved a low-angle rope operation due to the difficult terrain. The man received advanced life-saving care at the scene and was transported to the hospital in grave condition.
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Firefighter-paramedics provided advanced life-saving care at the scene before transporting the patient to the hospital in grave condition.
Because the patient was located in a difficult-to-access area below the embankment, LAFD crews initiated a technical rescue. Firefighters used a low-angle rope operation to safely reach, stabilize, and extricate the man from the backyard terrain.
The fall was described as long, and the man had been down for an extended period before firefighters arrived.
Around 7:55 p.m., emergency crews responded after reports that an adult male had fallen down a steep embankment in the backyard of a private residence.
A Citizen user shows LAFD crews attempting to rescue a man down a steep embankment.
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Incident reported at 4024 Murietta Ave.
Firefighter-paramedics provided advanced life-saving care at the scene before transporting the patient to the hospital in grave condition.
Because the patient was located in a difficult-to-access area below the embankment, LAFD crews initiated a technical rescue. Firefighters used a low-angle rope operation to safely reach, stabilize, and extricate the man from the backyard terrain.
The fall was described as long, and the man had been down for an extended period before firefighters arrived.
Around 7:55 p.m., emergency crews responded after reports that an adult male had fallen down a steep embankment in the backyard of a private residence.
A Citizen user shows LAFD crews attempting to rescue a man down a steep embankment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 4024 Murietta Ave.
Firefighter-paramedics provided advanced life-saving care at the scene before transporting the patient to the hospital in grave condition.
Because the patient was located in a difficult-to-access area below the embankment, LAFD crews initiated a technical rescue. Firefighters used a low-angle rope operation to safely reach, stabilize, and extricate the man from the backyard terrain.
The fall was described as long, and the man had been down for an extended period before firefighters arrived.
Around 7:55 p.m., emergency crews responded after reports that an adult male had fallen down a steep embankment in the backyard of a private residence.
A Citizen user shows LAFD crews attempting to rescue a man down a steep embankment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 4024 Murietta Ave.
Firefighter-paramedics provided advanced life-saving care at the scene before transporting the patient to the hospital in grave condition.
Because the patient was located in a difficult-to-access area below the embankment, LAFD crews initiated a technical rescue. Firefighters used a low-angle rope operation to safely reach, stabilize, and extricate the man from the backyard terrain.
The fall was described as long, and the man had been down for an extended period before firefighters arrived.
Around 7:55 p.m., emergency crews responded after reports that an adult male had fallen down a steep embankment in the backyard of a private residence.
A Citizen user shows LAFD crews attempting to rescue a man down a steep embankment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 4024 Murietta Ave.
Firefighter-paramedics provided advanced life-saving care at the scene before transporting the patient to the hospital in grave condition.
Because the patient was located in a difficult-to-access area below the embankment, LAFD crews initiated a technical rescue. Firefighters used a low-angle rope operation to safely reach, stabilize, and extricate the man from the backyard terrain.
The fall was described as long, and the man had been down for an extended period before firefighters arrived.
Around 7:55 p.m., emergency crews responded after reports that an adult male had fallen down a steep embankment in the backyard of a private residence.
A Citizen user shows LAFD crews attempting to rescue a man down a steep embankment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 4024 Murietta Ave.
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Heard he died
What the hell
Does anyone have an update?
LAFD: Fall; INC#1794; 07:55PM; 3962 N Witzel Dr; https://bit.ly/4kUXXv4; Sherman Oaks; An adult male sustained a long fall down an embankment in the backyard (private property) and was down for an extended period prior to LAFD arrival. The patient was in a difficult to reach location and required a technical rescue using a low angle rope operation. Firefighter/paramedics provided advanced life saving care and then transported the patient in grave condition.
FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E99 EM14 RA878 RA99 T78 UR88; CH8; 14; Margaret Stewart
Heard he died
What the hell
Does anyone have an update?
LAFD: Fall; INC#1794; 07:55PM; 3962 N Witzel Dr; https://bit.ly/4kUXXv4; Sherman Oaks; An adult male sustained a long fall down an embankment in the backyard (private property) and was down for an extended period prior to LAFD arrival. The patient was in a difficult to reach location and required a technical rescue using a low angle rope operation. Firefighter/paramedics provided advanced life saving care and then transported the patient in grave condition.
FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E99 EM14 RA878 RA99 T78 UR88; CH8; 14; Margaret Stewart
Heard he died
What the hell
Does anyone have an update?
LAFD: Fall; INC#1794; 07:55PM; 3962 N Witzel Dr; https://bit.ly/4kUXXv4; Sherman Oaks; An adult male sustained a long fall down an embankment in the backyard (private property) and was down for an extended period prior to LAFD arrival. The patient was in a difficult to reach location and required a technical rescue using a low angle rope operation. Firefighter/paramedics provided advanced life saving care and then transported the patient in grave condition.
FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E99 EM14 RA878 RA99 T78 UR88; CH8; 14; Margaret Stewart
Heard he died
What the hell
Does anyone have an update?
LAFD: Fall; INC#1794; 07:55PM; 3962 N Witzel Dr; https://bit.ly/4kUXXv4; Sherman Oaks; An adult male sustained a long fall down an embankment in the backyard (private property) and was down for an extended period prior to LAFD arrival. The patient was in a difficult to reach location and required a technical rescue using a low angle rope operation. Firefighter/paramedics provided advanced life saving care and then transported the patient in grave condition.
FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E99 EM14 RA878 RA99 T78 UR88; CH8; 14; Margaret Stewart
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Heard he died
What the hell
Does anyone have an update?
LAFD: Fall; INC#1794; 07:55PM; 3962 N Witzel Dr; https://bit.ly/4kUXXv4; Sherman Oaks; An adult male sustained a long fall down an embankment in the backyard (private property) and was down for an extended period prior to LAFD arrival. The patient was in a difficult to reach location and required a technical rescue using a low angle rope operation. Firefighter/paramedics provided advanced life saving care and then transported the patient in grave condition.
FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E99 EM14 RA878 RA99 T78 UR88; CH8; 14; Margaret Stewart