GAINESVILLE - A Gainesville man died Sunday after he fell while cutting a tree in his neighbor's yard. <br />
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Hall County Sheriff's Maj. Jeff Strickland said 36-year-old Demecio Riverra had climbed up and was cutting a branch from the top of a large, rotten tree. <br />
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"The base of the tree broke and toppled, causing Riverra to fall to his death," Strickland said.<br />
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He said deputies responded to the incident in the 2000 block of Vaughandale Circle around 3:45 p.m. Sunday.<br />
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"The incident appears accidental and no foul play is expected," Strickland said. <br />
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The incident is still under investigation.<br />
