SEC=UGA Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Meth user burns 5th oldest tree in the world 12:50 pm February 29, 2012, by George Mathis Four out of five dentists agree — smoking meth in a tree is as rough on the environment as it is on teeth. Sarah Barnes, 26, is charged with burning tree, 3,500. Need proof? Consider the sorrowful tale of 26-year-old Sarah Barnes, arrested Tuesday in Florida for burning down the fifth oldest tree in the world, reports WFTV in Orlando. Barnes has admitted starting the fire and is charged with meth possession with intent to sell and arson. Police say she and a friend clambered into a 118-foot-tall bald cypress Jan. 16 and allegedly smoked meth. Since it was dark, Barnes allegedly lit a fire so she could see. Somehow, the calm, dextrous hands of a meth user led to a blaze that burned the 3,500-year-old plant “from the inside out.” The night of the blaze, firefighter tried desperately to save the tree, running a mile of hose through the park, reports wesh.com. “I can’t believe I burned down a tree older then Jesus,” Barnes is alleged to have said to friends while showing them pictures she took of the damage. The ancient Taxodium distichum, dubbed “The Senator,” was located near Longwood, Fla., in Big Tree Park, which will need a new name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 . “I can’t believe I burned down a tree older then Jesus,” funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 On the bright side, the 6th oldest tree in the world is happy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 How does a tree take meth anyway and why would you want to climb a tree that is all strung out on meth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 good lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Looking at pictures of that tree that little meth head must climb like a squirrel monkey. The consequences of her behavior diminish all who have a love of nature. Of course to a lesser degree so to do my daily activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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