Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
The bottom branch was easily reached from the ground but the upper two branches aren't accessible. A pole saw would be perfect for this situation. NDSU photo.
My friend Don is recovering from a dislocated shoulder.
He was on a ladder, using a chainsaw to prune branches from a tree. The first three branches came down safely and as planned. The last one did not.
The final branch remained partially attached to the tree as it fell. The branch swept back towards the ladder and knocked it out from beneath Don.
You can figure out the rest.
Even though he was i...
