Couple survives 100-foot tree falling on car

Both escape with relatively minor injuries

Published: Dec 03 2012 11:11:42 AM EST Updated On: Dec 03 2012 10:53:08 AM EST

A tree crushes a car with two people inside, flooding creates a sinkhole in California and a retired veteran who could be one of Santa's elves -- take a look at the video that will have you talking.

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Both escape with relatively minor injuries

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