It still happens. About 20 yrs ago a neighbor died in a similar manner. Even if you're not cutting a large tree, it can be dangerous to be under one in a strong wind. Last fall a large willow next to my house dropped a huge branch (2 ft in dia) right on the spot where I stand when splitting firewood.
When it's windy stay away from old trees or ant infested ones as my willow was.
THE TREE ALWAYS WINS.
It still happens. About 20 yrs ago a neighbor died in a similar manner. Even if you're not cutting a large tree, it can be dangerous to be under one in a strong wind. Last fall a large willow next to my house dropped a huge branch (2 ft in dia) right on the spot where I stand when splitting firewood.
When it's windy stay away from old trees or ant infested ones as my willow was.