A storm broke the big branch off about 18 months ago and it got hung up in other trees. Then a year later another storm snapped the main trunk off at the same point, but in the opposite direction. It fell to the ground. The break point is about 18' to 20' above the ground.
The concern is that the hung up branch might fall while I am cutting down the trunk.
One idea is to go up on a ladder and chain the two together with log chain so it can't fall. Then attach a steel cable at the top of the trunk and down to the fallen upper trunk with a come-a-long. Cut the trunk at the bottom for normal felling and winch it over, pulling the hung up branch down with it.
Any other ideas. Or should I call the pros with a bucket truck.