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Graeme Murray

Tree surgeon dies after falling into wood chipper as tributes paid to 'friend'

A tree surgeon has died after falling into wood chipper while tangled in Christmas lights.

Joseph 'Joey' Wesley Manire, 46, was cutting trees in Kentucky, US when he became entangled in the festive lights and then fell part of the way into the chopping machine where he suffered traumatic injuries.

Emergency workers rushed to his aid but he was pronounced him dead at the scene.

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