A Vancouver couple who live across the street from McBride Park on the city’s west side say they repeatedly told the city a tree on the southern edge of the park posed a danger – but nothing was done.
On Sunday, the tree came crashing down, causing significant damage to a pair of vehicles owned by Danny and Ellen Scodeller.
“It sounded like an earthquake – like a big snap and an earthquake,” Danny said. “And then when I saw it come down, for about a minute there I was in shock because I couldn’t believe what I just saw.”
The Scodellers have lived in their house on West 5th Avenue for 37 years and over that time they’ve watched the large trees in McBride Park grow.
A few years ago, they became concerned.
“Every year I’ve reported to the city to have a look at this tree, please. And we were told it was safe,” Danny …