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mahatmakanejeeves

(61,606 posts)
Tue Dec 17, 2024, 03:39 PM Dec 17

A hunter in Virginia has died after a bear shot in a tree fell on him

A hunter in Virginia has died after a bear shot in a tree fell on him

The Associated Press
December 17, 2024, 11:32 AM

LUNENBURG COUNTY, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man has died after a bear in a tree shot by one of his hunting partners fell on him, state wildlife officials said.

The incident occurred Dec. 9 in Lunenburg County, which is between Richmond and Danville, Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources said in a statement.

A hunting group was following the bear when it ran up the tree, the department said. As the group retreated from the tree, a hunter shot the bear. The animal fell onto another hunter who was standing about 10 feet (3 meters) from the bottom of the tree.

The department identified the man as Lester C. Harvey, 58, of Phenix, Virginia. A member of the group rendered first aid before Harvey was rushed to two different hospitals. He died from his injuries Friday, the wildlife department stated.

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A hunter in Virginia has died after a bear shot in a tree fell on him (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Dec 17 OP
Wow... liberalla Dec 17 #1
Good. Tarzanrock Dec 17 #2
No word from RFK jr? Attilatheblond Dec 17 #3
1st. inning ---- Hunter 1 3Hotdogs Dec 17 #4
I'm having trouble seeing Linda ladeewolf Dec 17 #5

Tarzanrock

(489 posts)
2. Good.
Tue Dec 17, 2024, 03:47 PM
Dec 17

This asshole should have stayed home and so should have his hunting friends. Enjoy the funeral.

Linda ladeewolf

(492 posts)
5. I'm having trouble seeing
Tue Dec 17, 2024, 08:17 PM
Dec 17

So I read it as though the bear shot the Hunter and fell. I gotta get my eyes fixed! 🫣

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