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California tree trimmer holds on tight for wild palm tree ride

A Redlands tree trimmer is seen in a video that has gone viral holding on tight during a wild palm tree ride.

ByMahmoud Mohamed KABC logo

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Redlands tree trimmer holds on tight for wild palm tree ride

Viral video shows arborist on the very top of a palm tree holding on tight after cutting the palm fronds free.

REDLANDS, Calif. -- Video of a Redlands, California, tree trimmer has gone viral online. The arborist can be seen at the very top of a palm tree, which is precariously bending down.

As soon as he cuts the palm fronds free, the trunk whips back -- taking him on quite the ride. Onlookers recorded and screamed, watching him hold on tight as the tree rebounded.

He eventually would climb down to safety.

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