There was a guy canoeing the gorgeous Buffalo River in Arkansas some
years ago and a tree fell from the bank and nailed him dead.  Likely
the strangest river fatality I've ever heard of.

DM&FS

t 04:07 PM 12/18/2007, pete wrote:

> >Actually trees falling on things are extremely unlikely
>
>well, I'd agree about not likely - but it does happen
>
>A local realtor/office owner friend went to the store to get milk
>for lunch - county road - cedar tree caught him dead center at 25
>MPH on the way home - no more lunches for him.
>
>Deer hunters - USFS road - 2 4X4s coming out to the highway - father
>following his son - son survived.
>
>Granted there a lot more trees that don't fall on things but it's
>definitely worth some planning if you have a chance. Like the
>"certified" tree faller taking down a large pine  on a nearby lot -
>I thought his back cut was a little light - neighbor got a new roof,
>dining room, kitchen and deck.
>
>Sorry Ron - (content) that was a nice vehicle!
>
>Pete
>Sierras
>80 Westy