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Posted: February 4, 2007

Clayton Man Injured By Fallen Tree

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Clayton, N.C. — A Clayton man suffered serious injuries when a tree he was trimming fell on top of him early Sunday afternoon.

According to Johnston County authorities, the man was trimming tree branches in his yard at 808 Creekside Drive  about 1:45 p.m. when the large oak tree fell on him.

The man was taken to an area hospital. His name and condition are unknown.

Authorities are trying to determine the exact cause of the accident, but it is believed that a large gust of wind directed the tree to fall in the wrong direction.

RELATED TOPICS: Johnston County, Clayton

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When you know how to do something you don't have to pay someone else to do the job. This man knew what he was doing and he was good at it. Accidents do happen, that is why they call them accidents. You know this is the same man that saved a woman from certain death a few years ago when her car went into a creek and she almost drown. I think it was near Crabtree I guess he should have waited for the professionals for that to.
kc4wcd
February 14, 2007 9:26 a.m.
my father has been trimming trees and behind a chainsaw for over 30 years for a career and for extra money. even if this man was a professional it still could have happened. my father is known for his skills amoung the community, and even he has had accidents. ITS PART OF THE JOB-regardless of how trained you are or how cheap you may be....there are alot of factors to consider in cutting trees.
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February 5, 2007 12:06 a.m.
I HOPE THAT THIS MAN WILL BE OK. MAYBE HE DIDN'T HAVE THE $$$ TO GET SOMEONE THAT KNOWS HIS JOB TO DO THIS.
joyceknox707
February 4, 2007 10:00 p.m.
aemcgarv, thanks for writing in on this man's behalf. People are quick to blame the victim of accidents like this. Probably in order to reassure themselves that such an accident could not possibly happen to them as long as they are smart. Well, sometimes accidents, bad accidents, happen to even the nicest and most well-intentioned people. I hope this guy comes out of this okay!
JessBrunette
February 4, 2007 9:54 p.m.
for the record, i know the man who was trimming the tree and he wasn't doing it in his yard to save some money; he was helping a neighbor out. secondly, he happens to have spent a number of years in a similar line of work and is VERY aware of the dangers and also VERY capable of doing this work. so the "moral of THIS tale" is don't make assumptions of others when you don't have all the details.
aemcgarv
February 4, 2007 9:49 p.m.
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