The Tree Sitters Are Coming Down!

Update: The protesters descended peacefully and were immediately detained after getting to the ground safely. I'm sure many would have like to have seen the protesters forcibly removed (by the use of a potato launcher perhaps), the whole incident has been resolved fairly safely.

Really entertaining stuff nonetheless. Major props to UCPD for taking the high road in all this, and more significantly, dealing with the smell. Remember, those protesters were up there for over a year. A YEAR. I feel gross not showering after a brisk walk. Blech.

1:10 - THEY'RE COMING DOWN!

1:05 - I think they're coming down. I'm seeing one protester step down and voluntarily go into police custody? Can anyone confirm?

[Update: NBC has a REALLY good feed here:

At this point the four remaining protesters have moved to the very top of the tree to be out of reach of the platforms. It's only a matter of time though.

I must say, those tree huggers sitting in that small tub at the top of the tree are in a crap load of danger.

Man...just start poking them with a stick. Or easier yet: Tranq darts.]

Or I should say, being "forcibly removed." They've brought in a cherry picker and are setting up scaffolding to remove the sitters. Kick back, relax and and enjoy the Live Feed here.