A giant tree that towered over Sierra Leone's capital for centuries and symbolized freedom to its early residents crashed down overnight during a heavy rainstorm.
An iconic giant tropical tree fell after a heavy rainstorm in Freetown, Sierra Leone May 24, 2023. Visit Sierra Leone via REUTERS
The "Cotton Tree" was the most important landmark in the West African country which was founded by freed American slaves. "It was regarded as a symbol of liberty and freedom by early settlers," the president wrote on Twitter. Victor Tutu Rogers was one of the last people to see the tree standing when he passed it at around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday as the rain and wind intensified.
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