BowFan
Senior Member
A new neighbor moved in next door in Apr of this year. Mid forties age guy with a large dog. He told me about the places he would take his son when he had summer custody.
Neighbor's parents frequently came up to stay with him. Last week I spoke with his parents about the hunting trips they had planned with him, out of state, for later this year.
His parents and my neighbor both drove trucks.
This past Saturday, Oct 29 I walked out to check the mailbox and noted no trucks were home. As I came back with mail, I saw 1 truck at his house. As I got closer I could hear his dog barking in the house, very excitedly. Non-stop barking for a normally quiet dog. Also thought I heard loud screaming or wailing coming from the home. The sounds gave me the willies, so I decided to call the neighbor to advise him in case there was a problem and any assistance was needed. He never picked up and I left a voice message to advise him.
Long story short a few days later I found my neighbor was killedon Saturday when his tree climbing stand broke and he fell. Some details in news link below.
I imagine those sounds I heard next door were probably sounds of grief. I can't imagine how hurt and heartbroken his children and parents feel.
Guys and gals, please wear safety equipment every time you step off the ground in a hunting stand. Lots of manufacturers how-to videos on tree stand safety on the internet, as well as apps and videos and tips at the "Tree Stand Manufacturers" web site.
I hope it is ok to post the links. I haven't been active on GON forums in years, so correct me as needed.
Neighbor's parents frequently came up to stay with him. Last week I spoke with his parents about the hunting trips they had planned with him, out of state, for later this year.
His parents and my neighbor both drove trucks.
This past Saturday, Oct 29 I walked out to check the mailbox and noted no trucks were home. As I came back with mail, I saw 1 truck at his house. As I got closer I could hear his dog barking in the house, very excitedly. Non-stop barking for a normally quiet dog. Also thought I heard loud screaming or wailing coming from the home. The sounds gave me the willies, so I decided to call the neighbor to advise him in case there was a problem and any assistance was needed. He never picked up and I left a voice message to advise him.
Long story short a few days later I found my neighbor was killedon Saturday when his tree climbing stand broke and he fell. Some details in news link below.
I imagine those sounds I heard next door were probably sounds of grief. I can't imagine how hurt and heartbroken his children and parents feel.
Guys and gals, please wear safety equipment every time you step off the ground in a hunting stand. Lots of manufacturers how-to videos on tree stand safety on the internet, as well as apps and videos and tips at the "Tree Stand Manufacturers" web site.
Deer hunter dies after reportedly falling from tree
The death of a 46-year-old deer hunter whose body was discovered near a tree stand in Putnam County Saturday afternoon, is under investigation by local and state authorities.
www.unionrecorder.com
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I hope it is ok to post the links. I haven't been active on GON forums in years, so correct me as needed.