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8-year-old killed in front of parents by falling branch from 'decaying' oak tree that summer camp knew had limbs 'just waiting to fall,' lawsuit says

An 8-year-old boy in California was killed in front of his parents by a "massive" tree branch that fell on him while he was at summer camp, a lawsuit says. The child's mother and father are suing the ...
Irish Sun

Woman, 49, killed by decaying tree after huge branch fell on her as she took evening stroll with husband

A WOMAN was killed by a decaying tree after a huge branch fell on her as she took an evening stroll with her husband, an inquest heard. Jen Higgins, 49, had no time to react as the mature beech tree ...
Los Angeles Times

Boy, 8, killed by tree branch at camp. Parents say it wasn’t an ‘act of nature’ and are suing

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Eight-year-old Lamar McGlothurn was killed by a tree branch while attending summer camp in Calabasas. His parents ...
Chicago Tribune

Wood rot could hide your tree’s decay

When you see mushrooms or other fungi growing out of the trunk of a tree, pay attention. It’s a sign that the wood inside the tree is decaying. “It’s something you want to have a professional look at ...