In the USA, 57-year-old arborist Flavio Sesmas lost his life while pruning a Maya tree.
Medianews.az reports that the incident took place in the state of Arizona.
On April 12, he used a lift to cut the dried leaves of a palm tree. When palm leaves dry, they do not fall immediately; they pile up forming a heavy "palm skirt." Their weight can reach hundreds of kilograms and can easily crush anyone underneath when it falls.
As a result of the movement created by Maya during work, this "skirt" broke off and fell on top of him. Although the rescue service lowered him from the lift, it was not possible to save his life.
Experts have emphasized the importance of pruning the palm from the side, not from underneath the leaves, when working with palms.
Medianews.az