r/Whatcouldgowrong 6d ago

Breaking a tree by jumping on it

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u/Grannypanie 5d ago

Post this to r/feelinggonewild and get their take.

That kid may well be dead.

A dead tree is a widow maker.

A hung branch on a dead tree is quite literally gambling with your life. The torque and power just waiting to unload can be very significant. A lot of potential energy was converted to kinetic energy in that clip.

For context. A city can and will shut an entire park, road, or area down then call the fire department and tree services to manage something that big.

I hope is ok but He may not be.

Kids are stupid.