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Should I include it in the archive?
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Man falls from tree

2006 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

One day my dad decided to cut a big branch from a tree. It was a really high up so he decided to put his tractor beside the tree & put the ladder in the bucket. He climbed up with his chain saw, but he didn't turn the tractor off. Anyways he starts cutting. He then realized the branch would fall onto the running tractor. oh well! Keep cutting. He cuts the branch, it falls, hits the bucket then falls onto the still running tractor, hitting into gear. The tractor starts moving. It busts the ladder. My dad falls from the bucket,cuts his but open from another branch, then hits the tractor's steering wheel, breaking some of his ribs. You all think thats bad, there's more. He falls under the tractor and it's going to run him over when he regains consciousness and rolls away. He then climbs onto the tractor from behind & turns it off. All for a stupid branch.

This is a true story. He didn't die, so he'll probably just get an honorable mention.

Submitted on 05/02/2006

Submitted by: Samantha Goossen
Reference: Not sure

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James said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
I like the story, Samantha, but lately we're getting "personal accounts" which are culled from "joke sites" and other web sources. Your reference of "not sure" makes me wonder if this happened to YOUR father, or if you saw this on another site and decided to submit it. Nevertheless, I really like this cartoony story, so I'll give you the benefit of a doubt! :-) Do remember to put "personal account" in the reference box next time so we know this is your own story!

Sheryl said:
Maybe Toss: Other
Thanks for the story, Samantha. The whole sequence sounds a bit like a Keystone Cops episode. There are a few bits in the story that don't quite ring true to me, like how he got from hitting the steering wheel and breaking some ribs to how he got unconscious and under the tractor. I'm going to play Devil's Advocate on this one and vote to toss, which will bring in a few more Moderators for their views.

Jorge said:
Neutral: Personal Account

Greg said:
Maybe Toss: Other
I'm with Sheryl.

Jack said:
Maybe Toss: Other
I also have to go with Sheryl on this one.

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