Close shave for President

The incidents occurred shortly before noon. Staffers of the Office of the President, viewing the fallen tree, noted that last week they had discussed the need to cut down, for safety reasons, that tree and other aging trees that were in close proximity to the building.

They thanked their good fortunes that the tree fell in the opposite direction and not on the building, saying there could have been “serious health and safety issues.” Carmona viewed the scene after his guests had left.