MARION COUNTY - Crews began removing a giant tree Wednesday that had entrapped resdients in a Marion County neighborhood.

The removal was paid for by the owner of the land where the tree  used to stand.

The giant tree fell over Tuesday afternoon, blocking southeast 38th Terrace, and leaving a group of residents stranded.

Some people who live in the area had to drive through the woods, across a railroad track and on private property to gain access to the road.

County officials had told residents that removing the tree was not their responsibility because the road it had fallen on was private.