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A man was left with a cut to his neck in a freak chainsaw accident

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A 54-year-old logger has survived a horrific chainsaw accident in Victoria’s far north-east thanks to incredible luck.

Joe Hogg cut wood on Saturday when His chainsaw struck back, slicing his neck.

His buddy ran to the nearest property to get help and luckily Brenda Noonan was home.

“(There was) a gentleman lying on his back with severe blood loss everywhere and a terrible wound in his neck was still oozing quite a bit,” Ms Noonan said.

Thanks to first aid training from the nearest homeowner and a newly installed cell phone tower, the 54-year-old is alive today. Source: 7NewsThanks to first aid training from the nearest homeowner and a newly installed cell phone tower, the 54-year-old is alive today. Source: 7News

Thanks to first aid training from the nearest homeowner and a newly installed cell phone tower, the 54-year-old is alive today. Source: 7News

Joe Hogg's chainsaw struck back and slashed his neck on Saturday. Source: 7NewsJoe Hogg's chainsaw struck back and slashed his neck on Saturday. Source: 7News

Joe Hogg’s chainsaw struck back and slashed his neck on Saturday. Source: 7News

Fortunately, Ms Noonan had also completed first aid training. She tried to stem the flow of blood with paper and cloth towels.

“I just knelt next to him, holding his neck and praying like crazy, you know, just hoping and wishing and praying that he would live.” said Ms. Noonan.

Joe is now in a stable condition in a Canberra hospital. Source: 7News

Then Joe’s luck really kicked in. His neighbors were able to call emergency services for help thanks to a newly installed cell phone tower.

“I thought he was dead,” admitted Corryong police chief Ross Martin.

“(But) the tower was officially opened on Friday, And on Saturday It saved someone’s life.”

They directed the rescue helicopter by telephone.

Joe is now in a stable condition in Canberra Hospital.

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