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Córdoba Volunteer Firefighter Dies After Hydro Lift Fall During Street Pruning

Authorities have opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the fall.

Overview

  • Matías Godoy, 39, fell about six meters from a hydro lift on Monday morning in Villa Amancay while carrying out public-tree pruning.
  • He was taken to the Hospital Regional Eva Perón in Santa Rosa with severe polytrauma and died around midday despite medical efforts.
  • The investigation is led by prosecutor Paula Bruera, who is examining whether required safety measures were in place.
  • Godoy’s body was transferred to Córdoba for a forensic autopsy as part of the standard procedure in fatal workplace incidents.
  • The provincial federation of volunteer firefighters decreed 72 hours of mourning with flags at half-mast in tribute to the Villa Amancay firefighter.