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DIY Tree Felling Ends in Tragedy | Auckland News
A tragic DIY gone wrong: Edwin Coulter died in May 2021 while attempting to fell large pine trees on his property, using a chainsaw ill-suited for the task and a pruning belt improperly used as a suspension device. Despite having some experience with smaller trees, he lacked formal training for this high-risk job. After failing to hire an arborist, he and his wife proceeded with risky methods—including using a four-wheel-drive vehicle to guide tree falls—culminating in a fatal accident when a branch struck him mid-swing. The coroner’s report underscores the dangers of underestimating tree…
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