Bartow family narrowly survives after part of 80-ton crane falls through home

The Brief

  • The crane was hired by a tree service to assist in removing a tree from the homeowner’s yard.
  • The reason behind the crane’s failure remains a mystery.
  • Fortunately, the homeowner’s insurance will cover the damages.

BARTOW, Fla. A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.

The backstory:

The crane was hired by a tree service to assist in removing a tree from the homeowner’s yard, but the operation took a dramatic and unexpected turn.

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