Preservationists race to save centuries-old oak that witnessed Revolutionary War battle
A live oak tree in South Carolina, estimated to be about 50 years old during the Battle of Eutaw Springs in 1781, is now struggling to survive due to support cables choking it. Arborists and historians are working to preserve this rare 'witness tree' that has stood for over 270 years. The tree is considered a living link to a pivotal moment in American history.
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