22-year-old dies from fallen branch while tree trimming

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Crews responding to the death (CREDIT: UC Breaking News)

A 22-year-old man died after a cut branch struck him while tree trimming.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office were informed of the incident Saturday morning.

According to deputies, the branch fell and struck the man while trimming a tree.

Another tree trimmer fell off when the branch came down.

The person was then transported to a local hospital with non-threatening life injuries.

CCSO said they will hold off on releasing the name of the man who died and the landscaping company that he worked for.

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