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Massive Tree Falls in Duboce Park

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Sun. 
May 08, 2011, 7:41 am

Monroe B.

Yesterday at around 2pm, high winds toppled a giant tree in Duboce Park, sending it crashing down onto Steiner Street.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident, according to the SF Examiner. Here’s a roundup of photos (and a video!) from readers and passersby around the web.


Twitter/elizaIO

The top of the tree fell onto Steiner Street, apparently knocking over a utility pole and landing on an unsuspecting Prius.


Josh K.

Here’s a video from YouTube user mikebee:

And finally, after the tree was chopped, here’s what remained:


Josh K.

We’re trying to get more details on the age and species of the tree. If anyone can identify it, please let us know!