Waupun Man Falls Off Ladder, Airlifted To Hospital

A Waupun man suffered serious injuries after falling off a ladder Sunday (2/6/2022).

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department and Waupun Fire/EMS crews were notified Sunday, just before 10:25 a.m., that a 50 year old male that had fallen approximately 20 feet off a ladder at his residence on Savage Rd in the Town of Waupun.

A nearby witness said the man was attempting to trim a tree limb before he fell off the ladder. ThedaStar medical helicopter was requested at the scene and subsequently transported the patient to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.  

The man suffered significant injuries due to the fall.  Deputies determined the incident does not appear to be suspicious at this time.

Assisting at the scene were members from LifeStar EMS, Waupun Fire Department, and ThedaStar medical transport.