Windblown tree being separated from root ball

Large root ball and about six feet of stump are cut away from the rest of the trunk. My position while doing the cut is precarious. It's on a slope and next to a stream, which is at the base of the root ball and is not visible on the video. This makes a retreat difficult, if I want to get out of there fast.

[@andrewmorrissey8478]

Good to see you back michael, love your vids, very educational 👍

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks Andrew.

[@WoolysWorld]

Great job

[@turbo13r]

No better man for that job, well done Mick

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks Cathal. I had to be very careful with this job. When it goes wrong in this line of work it can go wrong very quickly.

[@chriskildun8810]

Great work Michael, good job you knew what to expect and kept well back. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks Chris.

[@kierancotter2382]

Nice job Michael

[@michaelkearney5562]

You must be local.

[@davidgriffiths7696]

I heard someone died nr Balligeary a few years ago cutting an upright tree, the trunk jumped back and got him

[@michaelkearney5562]

Yes: he was very experienced and very good at his job. I'm not sure of the exact circumstances.

[@davidthompson6636]

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