(Akron) - Spectators trying to take shelter during high winds Wednesday afternoon at the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club, were surprised to see a tree limb come down. Witnesses say one man was pinned under the limb and was taken to a hospital.
The PGA tour issued this statement:
"At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, a portion of a tree at Firestone Country Club broke off and struck a spectator as it fell to the ground. The club and tournament medical staff took immediate action, attending to the fan and providing first aid. Local EMTs arrived on-site shortly thereafter, transporting the spectator from the course to a local hospital to receive additional medical attention. Following the fan’s safe transport off-site, the club’s grounds crew removed the fallen portion of the tree from the property.
"We remain in touch with the spectator and will follow-up and monitor his recovery. The safety and well-being of everyone at our tournaments is always our top priority."
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