If you heard helicopters over east Ballard earlier today, it’s because of a large tree branch that has come down at NW 57th & Palatine.
Our sister site, PhinneyWood.com reported that police blocked the area with yellow police tape. No word on what caused the limb to fall, although the wind was pretty strong earlier today, which is likely the cause.
Wind snaps big limb on Phinney Ridge
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OMG A TREE BRANCH FELL! CALL THE WHOLE AREA!
Meh.
Yes, but if a tree branch fell, and there was no helicopter needlessly circling overhead, would it make a sound?