Man cuts into a fallen tree, But has to stand back at what he sees

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It's a common sight for many: Fallen branches and debris are strewn about the streets after a hurricane or strong storm. Traffic will be heavier until the roads are cleared, but soon everyone is back to their daily routines. On occasion, however, a fallen tree will require more intervention.

In the video below, a backyard tree has fallen, leaving a mess to clean up. Paul Firbas, the resident of the home, called upon a friend to help with clearing the fallen tree, and decided to document the process. Though he owns a chain saw and appears fairly adept at using it, the unnamed friend does not seem to be a professional arborist or licensed tree-removal contractor.

The short video below, though fun to watch, illustrates one of the potential dangers in undertaking a tree-removal job as an amateur. The chain-saw user in the video has taken many of the necessary steps to safely clear the fallen tree: he is wearing most of the recommended safety equipment, and has already removed the smaller branches from the main trunk. But perhaps in his eagerness to cut the trunk into small pieces, he forgot a basic principle of physics. Watch what happens after he finishes cutting through it.

Although everyone in the video had a good laugh, a heavy tree that unexpectedly shifts or moves can be very dangerous.
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