Sierra Madre Rescuers Extinguish Blaze, Save Man Found Hanging With Noose Around His Neck

Sierra Madre police and fire personnel extinguished a small blaze and rescued a man at the same location who was found  with a noose around his neck hanging from a tree branch Tuesday morning.

The Sierra Madre Police Department received a 9-1-1 call at 9:16 a.m. of a possible brush fire at Bailey Canyon Park in the 400 block of West Carter Avenue.

Police and fire personnel responded to the location and located a small spot fire about five feet in diameter under a tall pine tree.

Officers also observed a male adult with a noose around his neck hanging from a tree branch. Fire personnel quickly extinguished the fire and then started life saving efforts on the male.

Director of Public Safety, Chief Larry Giannone, stated “our Fire Department personnel were excellent in trying to save this individual’s life. They were able to restore a pulse, continue CPR, and get him transported to a local hospital.”

Jeffery Taillach, a 54-year-old Sierra Madre resident is currently being treated at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. His current condition is unknown.

Bailey Canyon Park and the trail that leads to Mount Wilson will remained closed for the duration of the investigation. Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or has any additional information are urged to contact the Sierra Madre Police Department at 626-355-1414.