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Massachusetts Tree Guy Killed

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    Anyone hear about this. Tree guy was up in a bucket and cut a limb and it came back at him, knocking him out of the bucket. He fell, according to witnesses, 50 feet to the ground. CPR was performed but he was DOA.
     
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    :( That is sad stuff right there. Can never be too careful. Mistakes can easily be made.
     
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    Worse than nasty.
     
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    Was this a pro tree service guy or a homeowner who had access to a bucket truck. Sounds like he wasnt wearing a harness, no fall protection etc. Sometimes people get in over there head trying to save a dollar.
     
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    The news story said he worked for a local landscape/tree service.
     
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    Sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
     
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