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Diggin It · Dec 30, 2020

Man Dies After Falling From Tree While Hunting, Family Find Body in Woods

Sgt. Joni Money of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office described the incident as "heartbreaking" and said the man was doing everything right when it came to safety.

Man Dies After Falling From Tree While Hunting, Family Find Body in Woods

CobyRupert · Dec 30, 2020

Tragic. My condolences.
Falling is a top 10 cause of unintentional injury deaths over the age of 15, and #1 cause over age 65.
...but I beg to differ with the sheriff. And so do the results.

2LaneCruzer · Dec 30, 2020

That's a shame. Sometimes it's the tree that is the killer. I lost a friend when he was crushed by a tree.

Environmentalist dies

3gunr · Dec 30, 2020

Unfortunently the articles do not mention safety harnesses which should always be worn . I spend on average 20 days a yr hunting from a tree. Until about 20 yrs ago i never wore one either. and came close to falling several times while dozing off . A full body harness is a must especially for us older guys.

Jstpssng · Dec 30, 2020

I have to go up a 20 foot tree stand Friday to cut the lock off, which somebody put on to keep me from removing it. They are supposed to have their name on it, and I believe they are required to be removed after deer season. Luckily it's just a standard Master padlock so should come off easily.
I don't like heights and especially don't like climbing up tree stands, then removing the supports which hold them to trees. Hopefully DI won't start the new year posting about me.

jaxs · Dec 30, 2020

CobyRupert said:
Tragic. My condolences.
Falling is a top 10 cause of unintentional injury deaths over the age of 15, and #1 cause over age 65.
...but I beg to differ with the sheriff. And so do the results.

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Jstpssng said:
I have to go up a 20 foot tree stand Friday to cut the lock off, which somebody put on to keep me from removing it. They are supposed to have their name on it, and I believe they are required to be removed after deer season. Luckily it's just a standard Master padlock so should come off easily.
I don't like heights and especially don't like climbing up tree stands, then removing the supports which hold them to trees. Hopefully DI won't start the new year posting about me.

Coby,did you find stats for irate property owners killed while using both hands on bolt cutters 20 feet above ground? Killed as result of falling,not from being shot by blind owners?

Jstpssng · Dec 30, 2020

jaxs said:
Coby,did you find stats for irate property owners killed while using both hands on bolt cutters 20 feet above ground? Killed as result of falling,not from being shot by blind owners?

No bolt cutters involved. Those little Master locks succumb easily to a good cold chisel and 2 lb hammer. You don't need to cut it; just break the shackle out of the lock.

jaxs · Dec 30, 2020

Jstpssng said:
No bolt cutters involved. Those little Master locks succumb easily to a good cold chisel and 2 lb hammer. You don't need to cut it; just break the shackle out of the lock.

Okie Dokie Coby,can you find stats comparing hammer and chisel with bolt cutters causing property owners to fall? Let's also include injuries from flying metal chips.:laughing:

kenmbz · Dec 30, 2020

We have a hunter next door whose chair is on a dead Ash, which is starting to lean.
I pointed this out to him and he just shrugged.
Guess he wants to buy a new chair soon, luckily it did not fall on him while he was in it.

Have found 2 decomposed deer carcasses not too far from that area....maybe he needs to use traps instead of Bow :2cents: