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Texas man arrested after worshipping a tree

Posted at 2:17 PM, Jul 04, 2014
and last updated 2014-07-04 14:17:58-04

Kilgore, TX (KETK) — A man was arrested overnight after he began acting strange and worshipping forestry in Kilgore.

The Kilgore Police Department stated a person known by agency was reported near the local hospital. The responding officers said the man had “weirded out” and was “tree worshipping” in the wood line behind the emergency room.

Authorities determined he was using drugs and was not in control of his mental or physical abilities. He was arrested for public intoxication.

The man was taken to jail, and his name will be released upon arraignment.