Recently, a man in Virginia died after shooting a bear with his hunting partner's rifle and falling from a tree above him.
The tragic incident occurred on Dec. 9 in Lunenburg County near Richmond, according to state wildlife officials. A hunting party was reportedly chasing the bear before it ran up a tree, which led to the incident. around CBS News:
According to police, a hunting group was chasing the bear as it ran up a tree. As the group retreated from the tree, the hunter shot and killed the bear. The animal fell on top of another hunter who was standing about 10 feet from the bottom of the tree.
Police identified the man as Lester C. Harvey, 58, of Phoenix, Virginia. After members of the group administered first aid, Harvey was taken to two different hospitals. The animal succumbed to its injuries on Friday, wildlife officials said.
Lester Harvey leaves behind a wife, five children, and eight grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Thursday.
“Lester was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He was an avid outdoorsman,” he said. Obituary.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says it is “illegal to maim, injure, or drive away a bear that has taken refuge in a tree before continuing to hunt it.”
“It is illegal to maim, injure, or remove a bear from a tree for the purpose of continuing the hunt or tracking, or for the purpose of dog training,” the newspaper said. Website.
“The department is not currently seeking charges related to this incident,” VDWR officials said. said WTVR, a CBS affiliate.
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