Weather conditions were calm at the time with no high winds.
"The tree was probably just ready to go," said Tuttle, who has owned several Vettes over the years.
This Corvette was Tom Tuttle's favorite. Despite that attachment, he remained in good spirits and found a way to laugh about it.
"I darn near cried," he said. "It's too late to put on my Christmas list."
No one was hurt in the incident. The Tuttles plan to wait until after the holiday weekend to talk to their insurance providers.
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