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Hunter injured after falling from tree stand #47860
10/02/2013 09:37 AM
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Hunter injured after falling from tree stand

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident in which a hunter fell to the ground from an elevated tree stand. Tyler Claus 18 of Demotte, IN was hunting in Newton County when he fell approximately 20’ to the ground from his deer hunting stand. The investigation revealed Claus fell asleep prior to falling to the ground. Claus was able to use his cell phone to call a friend who was hunting nearby. Claus was treated at the scene by the Newton County EMS for a possible broken hip. He was transported to Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL for further treatment.

Elevated tree stand falls are one of the most common deer hunting accidents investigated by Conservation Officers throughout the State. Tree stand falls can be prevented by using proper equipment that includes: steady well constructed stands, sturdy ladders, and a full body safety harness. It is prudent for hunters to carry cell phones, and let others know when and where they will be hunting. Deer hunters may also hunt from ground blinds. Visit www.in.gov/dnr/ for hunting laws, and regulations pertaining to ground blinds.


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Re: Hunter injured after falling from tree stand #47861
10/02/2013 11:07 AM
10/02/2013 11:07 AM
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Just a broken hip?

Sounds like he got out of this lucky. His season is done though.

A $60 HSS harness could have prevented all of this.

This happens every year guys, it seems like the same story played on repeat.

Re: Hunter injured after falling from tree stand #47862
10/02/2013 12:27 PM
10/02/2013 12:27 PM
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Probably due to hunting in 80 degree humid weather without a harness... cool


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Re: Hunter injured after falling from tree stand #47863
10/02/2013 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by 76chevy:
Just a broken hip?

Sounds like he got out of this lucky. His season is done though.

A $60 HSS harness could have prevented all of this.

This happens every year guys, it seems like the same story played on repeat.
He got very lucky.... Everybody thinks it only happens to the other guy... As soon as we can get people to get out of that mentality, then these accidents will stop happening...

Re: Hunter injured after falling from tree stand #47864
10/03/2013 04:11 AM
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As stated elsewhere this is the 3rd one so far...


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