Person hospitalized after falling off a roof

LeeFlight helicopter. CREDIT: Sanibel Fire Rescue District

A person was trauma alerted to a hospital after falling off a roof Saturday morning.

According to the Sanibel Fire Rescue District, a person fell off the roof of a three-story structure around 10 a.m.

The Sanibel Fire Rescue District and Lee County Public Safety units arrived at the scene.

Vehicle and helicopter. CREDIT: Sanibel Fire Rescue District

The victim was airlifted by Leeflight to a nearby hospital.

It’s unclear what the victim’s status is.

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