WATCH: Chainsaw nun chops up tree debris on streets after Hurricane Irma | Inquirer Technology

WATCH: Chainsaw nun chops up tree debris on streets after Hurricane Irma

/ 03:58 PM September 14, 2017

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A lone nun was spotted on the streets of a residential area in Dade County, Miami, Florida, wielding a chainsaw as she diligently chopped down fallen trees on the road side.

The nun, who was doing the deed to help in the clean-up following hurricane Irma, was spotted by a Miami-Dade Police Department off duty officer. She was identified as Sister Margaret Ann of Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School.

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Sister Margaret Ann had been going about her own business, cutting down fallen tree branches on the roadside, when the officer took a video of her at work. The video was later uploaded to the police department’s Facebook account where it has gained a fair amount of attention. So far it, has garnered 4.4 million views.

The off duty officer also took a selfie with  Sister Margaret Ann.

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Many of the commenters praised Sister Margaret Ann for her initiative while others worried for her safety, noting that her clothing could get caught in the blades.

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The police department applauded Sister Margaret Ann’s work and encouraged other residents of Dade County to also contribute with the clean-up effort. JB

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