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Arborist Fatally Struck by Falling Tree | Portland News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck northwest Portland Tuesday when an arborist lost their life after an unexpected tree collapse during routine work. Emergency crews responded to Cornell Road just before 10:30 AM, finding the tree—unrelated to their task—uprooted and falling onto the worker. Pronounced dead at the scene, authorities are withholding the name out of respect. A specialized rescue team used a rope system to carefully recover the body, showcasing the precision needed in such high-stakes operations. While officials haven’t yet determined what caused the tree’s sudden fall, this…
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