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Branford, Connecticut

Justine Guckin was folding laundry in the master bedroom of her home when she heard a crack coming from a tree in her backyard. Justine, who uses a wheelchair, had a feeling it was safer to go downstairs to spend time with her nephew, who was visiting.

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