Family's heartbreaking tribute in woods where man killed by falling tree

Tributes have been paid to a man killed when a tree branch fell on him while he was out walking his dog.

The man, who was in his 60s, died after he was hit by a falling tree branch while out walking his dog in Woolton on Tuesday morning.

Emergency services rushed to rushed to Black Woods in Woolton yesterday at 11am to try to save the man, who was sadly pronounced dead when they arrived.

Floral tributes at the scene in Black Wood, Woolton where a dog walker was killed by a falling tree in storms. (Liverpool Echo)

The gates to the woods remained locked today and floral tributes have been placed by the entrance to the woodland.

One message placed by the gate appears to have been written by a family member of the man.

The heartfelt message, which does not give the man's name, reads: "Wishing you peace and love, Dad. Rest in peace."

Tributes at the scene in Black Wood, Woolton where a dog walker was killed by a falling tree in storms. (Liverpool Echo)

Three flower bouquets have also been placed inside the woodland since yesterday.

Earlier, local residents told the ECHO they had repeatedly warned the council about dangerous and rotting trees in the woodland where the man was killed.

Multiple people who live close to the woods claimed to have repeatedly contacted the council over trees with rotting roots making them unstable.

However, the council declined to comment further while investigations are ongoing into the cause of the incident.

The scene in Black Wood, Woolton where a dog walker was killed by a falling tree in storms. (Liverpool Echo)

On social media, readers expressed their sympathy for the man and his family.

Leila Oyelowo said: "This poor man just walking his dog and didn't come home to his family and his poor dog must have been traumatised staying by his side. Heartfelt condolences to his family."

Gwladys Mercer said: "So very sad and tragic condolences to his family."

Suzanne Moore wrote: "This is so sad. You just never know the day. Condolences to this man's family and friends, including his faithful dog."

The scene in Black Wood, Woolton where a dog walker was killed by a falling tree in storms. (Liverpool Echo)

Catherine Katy Luez said: "Heartbreaking. Condolences to his family. Such loyalty from his dog. May this gentleman rest in peace."

The council has temporarily closed the woodland and has not announced when it's set to reopen.

A council notice placed on the gate reads: "Please note, this park is temporarily closed. There is no time/date given for it to reopen.

"All enquiries to Liverpool City Council, Contact Centre 0151 233 3000."