burkphoto wrote:
I would be willing to bet that if you looked at each case, you would find that most of them happened during or after high winds or storms, after a flood or ice storm, during a land clearing event, an auto wreck into the tree, or when being cut. Very few trees fall without some sort of push.
Remember the advice about not hiding under a tree in a storm? It's not just the risk of lightning electrocution. Falling branches can get you, too.
Nice, sunny day in the park with a light breeze? Verrry low risk.
Most folks know better than to walk through woods after an ice storm, or during high winds.
I would be willing to bet that if you looked at ea... (
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