Sometimes the tree wins

[Major Nikon]

[rrneck]

1. Sad. That guy got hurt. nt

[Major Nikon]

3. Looks like his buddy softened the fall

http://twitter.com/kurtstepp/status/462400244605407233

[rrneck]

4. Cool. Hate to see people getting hurt.

Even though he went about that little operation alllll wroooong.

[In_The_Wind]

2. He didn't plan that one very well.

[Major Nikon]

5. The moral of the story is always do an undercut and use a safety line and harness

Seriously, this just shows what can go wrong when amateurs try to do their own tree work. My general rule is that if it's big enough to fall on me or someone else and do some serious damage, I hire someone who is insured and bonded and knows what they are doing.

[In_The_Wind]

6. I knew a few pro tree trimmers. I wouldn't want their job.

If it's too big for my offset loppers, I ask for help.

[WhiteTara]

7. THis is how NOT to trim a tree.

Often it's cheaper to hire a professional. I hope he's okay and learns the lesson.

[MineralMan]

8. That's one stupid guy.

Typical amateur. Cut first, think later (if you survive, that is).

[tularetom]

9. I've done some stupid things with chain saws and I have 9 fingers to prove it

But I've never done anything that dumb.