Storms knock down massive and historic tree in Dexter, Missouri

DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) – While people in Dexter clean up after Sunday’s storms, one man is encountering a pretty large problem.

A massive tree came down during those storms, landing right in one man’s yard. The biggest problem he’s facing right now is removing it.

Aaron Provoe has lived in his home in Dexter for 12 years. He showed the damage the large tree had caused after coming down. It crushed two of his cars and almost hit his home.

He says according to the city, this tree was a historical landmark and is about 200 years old. Provoe says to come out and see a tree this big in his yard crushing everything he owns was a scary sight to see.

“We’re very fortunate just to be alive. If this tree would’ve went in any other direction, you know it would’ve crumbled anybody’s house here, if not killed multiple people, and just the fact that we’re all still alive and kicking,” said Provoe. “Outside of the property damage, we’re very blessed to be alive. God was definitely looking out for us.”

Provoe says power was restored on Wednesday, May 29, after three days without power. Provoe says he’s not sure how long it will take for this tree to be removed, but he says he’s hopeful it’ll be soon.

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