UMVA has learned that a narrow escape unfolded yesterday in Bath when a massive tree branch threatened to crush a dog walker and her companion.
The incident unfolded in a bustling pub courtyard where owner Charlotte Symonds captured the moment on CCTV, revealing a thunderous crack as the branch crashed to the ground.
Yuan Zhang, the dog owner, recounts the heart‑stopper: “I saw the video and my friends were like ‘are you ok?’ It seems like the branch is super close to me, but I still had one metre of space.”
Within seconds, emergency crews converged on the scene, redirecting traffic and ensuring no one else was caught in the chaos.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the local council’s tree team arrived within an hour, discovering hidden structural weaknesses that had eluded a routine inspection just a month earlier.
“We’re very relieved no one was harmed,” said a council spokesperson, highlighting the swift response that kept the road partially open while authorities secured the area.
As the town breathes a collective sigh of relief, the story serves as a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictable power and the importance of vigilant maintenance.
