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Rehoboth Beach Christmas tree knocked down by high winds

Torie Seagraves
Torie Seagraves
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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024 Updated Nov 21, 2024

Reho Tree — According to the city, the ring on the anchor snapped at the weld of the 30-foot-tall, 5,000-pound tree. The city says the tree will be put back up with a crane Thursday morning. Damage is limited to the sidewalk. (City of Rehoboth Beach)

According to the city, the ring on the anchor snapped at the weld of the 30-foot-tall, 5,000-pound tree. The city says the tree will be put back up with a crane Thursday morning. Damage is limited to the sidewalk. (City of Rehoboth Beach)

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The Christmas tree put up by the City of Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday was knocked down by high winds overnight.

According to the city, the ring on the anchor snapped at the weld of the 30-foot-tall, 5,000-pound tree. The city says the tree will be put back up with a crane Thursday morning. Damage is limited to the sidewalk.

This is the second year that problems have arise for the Nation's Summer Capital tree. Last year, the tree snapped while being taken off of the trailer it was delivered on.

Torie Seagraves

Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.