Hammock Dangers

An article regarding two US sisters being killed when a wall supporting their hammock collapsed.

https://www.9news.com.au/world/hammock-freak-accident-two-girls-scout-chasey-scaravilli-killed-ohio-usa/2c6a5b5e-d34c-43f5-8cb1-addda4ff065c

It just shows how cautious one needs to be to avoid accidents.

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I’ve seen many accidents with hammocks, mainly people falling out of them, but sometimes the anchor or rope loop failing. I’ve even seen tree branches snap. You just wouldn’t expect a brick pillar (in good condition) to topple.

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Exactly.

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