FORT MYERS, Fla. (WTHR) - A woman in Florida has married a 100-year-old tree in an effort to save it from being cut down.
The ficus tree, fighting for its roots in a Fort Myers park, has become a hot topic in the area. The tree was at risk of being removed after an inquiry from a possible land buyer nearby. When neighbors found out, they took action.
Karen Cooper went as far as planning and celebrating nuptials with the giant tree on Saturday. She described the wedding as a beautiful ceremony on a perfect day with dozens of her closest neighbors.
"We just vowed to protect and preserve, 'til death do us part and like you would any other vow, and then we said, 'Yoohoo, I do!'," Cooper said. "I'm not a whack job, but I'm not in favor of a whack job on this tree."
The tree seemingly agreed, keeping its roots in Snell Park for now. The beautification advisory board will discuss the famous tree at its meeting Tuesday at Fort Myers city hall.
"I can't imagine just tearing down a tree that's over a century old just to make room," said neighbor Kelsey Leone.
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