Worcestershire, England (AHN) -- Council officials in Worcester City, Worcestershire in England have warned visitors at the Cripplegate Park, of falling pears. The council also ordered two pear trees cordoned off in case their fruit falls on people.

Signs have been screwed into each tree saying: "Warning, pears falling!"

The trees which measure 30 feet each, have been in the city park for 50 years and had not caused any trouble. But city officials have been receiving complaints from park visitors about the health hazard posed by the pear trees.

The council immediately acted on the complaint for fear of being sued if anyone is injured by a pear. Apparently the trees produce large black pears that weigh about 1 pound each.

Local resident Barry Cox, 40, said, "This is a crazy waste of time and money. It seems people aren't credited with common sense any more. Next thing they will be issuing people with hard hats before they enter the park."

But the city's parks and cemeteries manager Ian Yates defended the council action and said, "There are some sizeable pears and not everyone is going to be passing thinking a pear might fall on them, especially children.

"These signs divert people away from the danger. This is a lot cheaper than having a no-win, no-fee solicitor taking us to court."

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