A man has been filmed taking a terrifying tumble after a ladder shifted beneath him while he attempted to cut down a tree branch near overhead wires.
The footage shows the man standing high up on a wooden ladder in the dark as he saws through a large branch close to utility or internet cables.
But moments after the branch is cut, the ladder suddenly shifts, sending the man and ladder crashing to the ground, as reported by Need To Know.
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The dramatic footage was filmed in Coahuila, Mexico, and went viral on Sunday (September 13).
The video has racked up more than 563,400 views, with viewers reacting to the man’s ill-fated attempt.
One commenter joked: “HAHAHAHA poor little thing.”
Another wrote: “Guys, being guys JAJAJA they ain’t afraid of dying.”
A third quipped: “I solved one problem but it caused two more JAJAJA.”
Others were less sympathetic, with one viewer commenting: “Those guys aren’t too bright haha.”
The incident highlights the dangers of attempting to trim trees from a ladder, particularly when working close to overhead utility wires.
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