Tree's balancing act after windstorm

Posted 7/27/16

Strong storms have pounded Bristol lately, especially last weekend, causing extensive tree damage and some house damage around the town.

Two trees were broken on Monkey Wrench Lane Friday night, …

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Tree's balancing act after windstorm

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Strong storms have pounded Bristol lately, especially last weekend, causing extensive tree damage and some house damage around the town.

Two trees were broken on Monkey Wrench Lane Friday night, one actually falling onto another’s trunk and coming to rest balancing on top. No one was injured, but Charlotte Tracy’s brand new Chevy Trax was damaged by the falling limbs.

“I just brought the car home Wednesday,” Ms. Tracy said. “Friday, I heard a loud crunch, bang. Unfortunately, I hadn’t put the car in the garage.”

The tree was still balancing atop its perch as of Tuesday afternoon.

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