Post by: gotcha on October 10, 2015, 08:21:14 PM
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Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 10, 2015, 08:30:22 PM
He shot a nice bull. They only took the head. Meat was spoiled.
Post by: gotcha on October 10, 2015, 08:30:42 PM
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 10, 2015, 08:42:25 PM
Post by: pd on October 10, 2015, 08:48:05 PM
The guy was from gleed. Recognize his face from the picture I was shown. Hirshey's crew helped pack him off of the hill.
He shot a nice bull. They only took the head. Meat was spoiled.
Wow, Hirshey to the rescue, again? That girl continues to amaze.
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 10, 2015, 08:50:12 PM
The guy was from gleed. Recognize his face from the picture I was shown. Hirshey's crew helped pack him off of the hill.
He shot a nice bull. They only took the head. Meat was spoiled.
Wow, Hirshey to the rescue, again? That girl continues to amaze.
:yeah: that's it, since the young bucks can't do it, I'll take one for the team and get a divorce and marry that poor girl looking for love.
:dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: Antlershed on October 10, 2015, 10:17:14 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 10, 2015, 10:36:17 PM
Usually the hunting seasons when the snow flies are the worst. There seems to be more calls when the snow is on the ground. Lots more vehicle accidents, falls, and lost people.
I have helispots marked on my personal hunting map and gps incase I get lost. You just never know when you need to call in for a medivac.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 11, 2015, 08:09:10 AM
I hope the story gets posted. To lay next to the bull you killed w a broken leg and watch it spoil would be a bad deal.
Post by: Odell on October 11, 2015, 08:41:48 AM
I have twisted my leg bad while hiking out a Muley buck. Luckily It was only a 600 yards straight down to the road. I was really close to breaking it as I heard a lot of popping going on as my boot almost touched my ear.
I hope the story gets posted. To lay next to the bull you killed w a broken leg and watch it spoil would be a bad deal.
It would be a huge bummer but probably the least of your concerns at that point.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 11, 2015, 09:34:36 AM
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Post by: js139 on October 12, 2015, 08:20:45 AM
As a lesson to other hunters, don't go hunting in extreme areas by yourself with no ways to communicate. That great GPS/radio does you no good when sitting on the shelf at home.
Maybe this good Karma will help us out when our tag opens.
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 12, 2015, 08:25:20 AM
Hope to hear the whole story sometime. Always can learn something from others mistakes/mishaps.
Post by: js139 on October 12, 2015, 08:35:36 AM
Good job guys. Karma will shine down on you.
Hope to hear the whole story sometime. Always can learn something from others mistakes/mishaps.
Long story short, the guy went up into the hills by himself. Knows the area very well. Went up through a bowl and got into some rock slides below the rock cliffs. Lots of Elk migrate through there. Anyways, he went up 2-3 tiers where is got extremely steep and rocks were very slippery and loose. He saw a heard of about 30-40 Elk crossing the shelf. He got a good look at 6x6 and put him down. He started quartering the animal, but it kept sliding on him. So he took his rope and tied the animal so it wouldn't move. He was trying to re-position the animal when the rope broke and he fell down the hill. He went over 3-4 times and hit his head. He went unconscious for a period of time. He woke to find himself with a broken leg and possibly some broken ribs. He managed to get himself next to a bush and moved a bunch of rocks and made a little hold he got down into to get out of the wind. He broke pieces of the bush off and got a fire going. He shot all of his rounds trying to get help and couldn't scream anymore. We found him about midnight. He was only 3/10 of mile from a road, but it took an hour and half to walk into him where he was at due to the terrain.
I personally don't think he should have been where he was alone. He was a great guy and was prepared to be out there all night by himself. He should have had a radio and cell phone on him and given people a way to get ahold of him. That was his only real mistake. It is a shame the guy lost his meat. I'm just glad he was ok and got him out.
I wish him the best and hope he gets out and gets some deer on the special draw tag he has in late November. He won't be walking though.
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 12, 2015, 08:39:45 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 12, 2015, 08:47:31 AM
I have a good idea of where he was at, that country will eat you up. We are all one step away from disaster, just depends if its your time or not. Glad you guys found him and he has one heck of a story to tell.
Post by: js139 on October 12, 2015, 08:53:17 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 12, 2015, 08:54:34 AM
Agreed that he didn't do too much wrong. He had a family member that knew where he parked and which way he went. Why not give that guy a radio just in case? I don't mind the hunting alone, it is just the means of communication. Where he was at, he could've gotten out with a cell phone. The story ended well and wish him the best. Hopefully I'll run into him again someday and we can go have a beer together.
:tup:
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on October 12, 2015, 09:12:38 AM
Post by: js139 on October 12, 2015, 09:21:57 AM
Been hearing about a few situations like this recently. I decided to purchase a lifeflight membership for the family. If you ever need it, it will probably be the best $60 you ever spent. Glad they found the guy, it can happen to anyone.
To my amazement, they wouldn't bring in a helicopter. They said it was too foggy, of which I didn't see any fog. They took him out on a back board with a dozen search and rescue guys. Wouldn't have helped you here. I would've thought that was how they would have gotten him out of there. I was wrong.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 12, 2015, 09:22:35 AM
Post by: quadrafire on October 12, 2015, 09:47:48 AM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on October 12, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
The lifeflight memberships (of which I have one) are not for basket rescue, only medical transport. The extraction would have to be from another service.
Seriously? Is there basket rescue insurance?
Post by: James on October 12, 2015, 10:11:27 AM
All these recent broken legs during hunting seems odd to me. I do a lot of solo backcountry hunting (I do carry a PLB), and I understand how easy it is to be put in a bad situation by breaking an ankle or blowing out a knee when you are in bad terrain, especially with a 120+lb pack. But breaking a leg? I get that it CAN happen, but I can’t envision very many common scenarios that it could happen often enough that it overshadows other break downs that will have you calling for help.
One of the areas I hunt deer is miles of blow downs. Could I break a leg there? Of course, but I am far more likely to be put down by a broken ankle or blown out knee judging just on the number of close calls I have had (countless with knees and ankles, none with legs).
Are these people just not drinking their milk or are we not reporting the people that had to get retrieved from other injuries? Maybe I am out in left field, but this seems so weird…
Post by: quadrafire on October 12, 2015, 10:12:31 AM
I've never heard of it. There are various departments, sheriff, military etc that do the basket rescues. Lifeflight as I understand it is only for medical transport. For example after this guy was packed out to a trail head, if he was critical, then lifeflight would transport him to the hospital. (assuming they could land in the area)The lifeflight memberships (of which I have one) are not for basket rescue, only medical transport. The extraction would have to be from another service.
Seriously? Is there basket rescue insurance?
Post by: 300rum on October 12, 2015, 10:26:11 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 12, 2015, 10:27:48 AM
Post by: James on October 12, 2015, 10:45:06 AM
120 lb + pack James ? My god man. Mine was 80 the first time I ever went. I got it down to 65... :tup:
Don't worry, it's much lighter going in. :chuckle: Thats coming out with a boned out deer, head, and all of my gear for an 11 day solo backpacking trip. I didn't weight my pack coming out this year, but 2014 was 123lbs, and I think it was pretty simular this year.
When my packweight gets over 135 lbs and I am off trail I start worrying about hurting myself.
Post by: adamR on October 12, 2015, 06:43:49 PM
It's a shame the meat spoiled but at least he's home and safe!
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 12, 2015, 10:31:21 PM
Giving the guy had no way to communicate etc.; how did the rescuers know to go search for him and where to find him?
Post by: jasnt on October 12, 2015, 10:56:36 PM
Question...he was found by hunters just by chance
Giving the guy had no way to communicate etc.; how did the rescuers know to go search for him and where to find him?
Post by: huntnphool on October 12, 2015, 11:53:58 PM
Question...he was found by hunters just by chance
Giving the guy had no way to communicate etc.; how did the rescuers know to go search for him and where to find him?
At midnight? :o
Post by: jasnt on October 13, 2015, 06:14:25 AM
thats what it says in this thread. Read the whole thing :dunno:Question...he was found by hunters just by chance
Giving the guy had no way to communicate etc.; how did the rescuers know to go search for him and where to find him?
At midnight? :o
Post by: js139 on October 13, 2015, 07:35:27 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 13, 2015, 07:43:47 AM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 13, 2015, 09:49:15 AM
He did tell a family member where he was going to be. When he didn't show up at his truck, his cousin went and called some other family and friends, and also search and rescue. My buddy ran into them on the road looking for him and after seeing where he parked his truck, he knew where he was at. I got there with another buddy and we grouped up and went to find the guy. We know the area very well, so we knew where he was and how to get into him. Good thing they didn't have to wait for search and rescue. They were called around 8pm and didn't show up until 3-4am. If they had to find him, they may not have found him before the storm hit at 2pm on Saturday. Even if they had found him, it would have been alot harder coming out of there with the rocks being all wet. The situation easily could have turned worse.
I'm not a search and rescue expert, but that's a long wait for help. Seems unrealistic and embarrassing that it would take them that long. I would assume they are "prepared" in advance for these types of situations. You would think the 911 call would come in and the rescue team would immediately leave within minutes. I would assume they would dispatch out of Yakima or Ellensburg. I would say 2-3 hours is realistic.
What was the reason for the long arrival time?
Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 13, 2015, 09:56:34 AM
The lifeflight memberships (of which I have one) are not for basket rescue, only medical transport. The extraction would have to be from another service.
Seriously? Is there basket rescue insurance?
Yup, it's called taxes.
DoD, Treaury and Sherrifs Dept.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 13, 2015, 10:00:40 AM
Just like defending your home, your best life insurance is yourself. Taking time to make sure you have communication as near as possible as often as possible and making sure people know the area to look for you. This guy did most of it right in my book. A radio or phone would be good but they're not always effective.
Curtis
Post by: 1bugman on October 13, 2015, 10:03:36 AM
8 hours isn't bad for a remote area at night. You never know what else they were dealing with or how long it took to rally a team. Chances are these guys aren't going to place "My buddy didn't come back from hunting when he said he would" on the highest priority level. Keep in mind in King County the majority of the search teams are volunteer. I know this isn't King County but if King County is volunteer, how many dollars do you think Yakima is putting toward S&R?
Just like defending your home, your best life insurance is yourself. Taking time to make sure you have communication as near as possible as often as possible and making sure people know the area to look for you. This guy did most of it right in my book. A radio or phone would be good but they're not always effective.
Curtis
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Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 13, 2015, 10:12:11 AM
What was the reason for the long arrival time?
The $64,000 question. Did they call 911?
Post by: mfswallace on October 13, 2015, 10:53:22 AM
Post by: js139 on October 13, 2015, 11:23:15 AM
I can say the bull was pretty nice, but it isn't my place to post a pic. Sorry.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 13, 2015, 11:25:20 AM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 13, 2015, 02:58:44 PM
S&R can't scram every time somebody isn't home at 7pm. There is a reasonable wait period.
8 hours seems like a long wait period. Had there been snow on the ground the guy is dead by morning. Just saying..
But I get what your saying. I can only imagine the calls they get this time of the year that pan out to be nothing. Good point..
Post by: 1bugman on October 13, 2015, 03:09:40 PM
Post by: RG on October 18, 2015, 06:58:45 AM
I'm familiar with PLB's, SPOT Locators, etc., and they all have their value and are good things when there's no phone service. I recently purchased a new device, the Delorme In Reach. It's a new generation locator that has some real advantages. It allows you to send text messages in addition to the SOS signal so you can communicate with family and friends if needed in the back country. It uses the iridium satellite network so it's basically a SAT phone texter. If you have an emergency there are two really big advantages over previous devices. The rescue agency will text you back to advise what their intentions are, such as leaving soon, coming in the morning, etc, so you know somebody is coming to help, and they can ask you what your emergency is so, in the case of a broken leg, femur sticking through your skin, etc., they know the NVG mission is justified, as opposed to a situation where you are just lost but prepared to spend the night so they can come in at first light when there's less risk to their personnel. It also allows you to advise your family or friends if you are delayed, but OK, so they don't send SAR out looking for you unnecessarily.
I really recommend some sort of device if you spend time alone, or even with buddies, in the back country because people lose their lives unnecessarily on a regular basis. Oh yeah, you can do month to month monitoring so it's not necessary to sign up for long term contracts.
I don't have any stake in this company but I'm pretty sold on their product. My wife likes it because it puts her mind at ease when I can send her a quick message that things are going well when I'm out there alone.
Post by: HntnFsh on October 18, 2015, 07:07:35 AM
Post by: danderson on October 18, 2015, 07:21:30 AM
Agreed, :tup:
Post by: cuzsis on October 18, 2015, 03:43:25 PM
Good job guys. Karma will shine down on you.
Hope to hear the whole story sometime. Always can learn something from others mistakes/mishaps.
Long story short, the guy went up into the hills by himself. Knows the area very well. Went up through a bowl and got into some rock slides below the rock cliffs. Lots of Elk migrate through there. Anyways, he went up 2-3 tiers where is got extremely steep and rocks were very slippery and loose. He saw a heard of about 30-40 Elk crossing the shelf. He got a good look at 6x6 and put him down. He started quartering the animal, but it kept sliding on him. So he took his rope and tied the animal so it wouldn't move. He was trying to re-position the animal when the rope broke and he fell down the hill. He went over 3-4 times and hit his head. He went unconscious for a period of time. He woke to find himself with a broken leg and possibly some broken ribs. He managed to get himself next to a bush and moved a bunch of rocks and made a little hold he got down into to get out of the wind. He broke pieces of the bush off and got a fire going. He shot all of his rounds trying to get help and couldn't scream anymore. We found him about midnight. He was only 3/10 of mile from a road, but it took an hour and half to walk into him where he was at due to the terrain.
I personally don't think he should have been where he was alone. He was a great guy and was prepared to be out there all night by himself. He should have had a radio and cell phone on him and given people a way to get ahold of him. That was his only real mistake. It is a shame the guy lost his meat. I'm just glad he was ok and got him out.
I wish him the best and hope he gets out and gets some deer on the special draw tag he has in late November. He won't be walking though.
Only 3/10ths of a mile and it took half an hour to get to him... man. That really drives home the difference in terrain hunting out here versus in places like the midwest with their oak trees and corn fields.
Glad he'll be okay. Bummer about the meat though.
Post by: hirshey on October 22, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
Been hearing about a few situations like this recently. I decided to purchase a lifeflight membership for the family. If you ever need it, it will probably be the best $60 you ever spent. Glad they found the guy, it can happen to anyone.
To my amazement, they wouldn't bring in a helicopter. They said it was too foggy, of which I didn't see any fog. They took him out on a back board with a dozen search and rescue guys. Wouldn't have helped you here. I would've thought that was how they would have gotten him out of there. I was wrong.
I was part of the search and rescue team that hauled him out on the backboard... where he was located, there was no spot to land to load him. Lifeflight cannot perform hoist operations. The nearest hoist-capable helicopter was on the coast, and because the patient was stable there was no need to transfer the risk to pilot and crew. We leap-frog passed him down the hill for a few hours back to the vehicle.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 23, 2015, 05:56:38 AM
Post by: 2MANY on October 23, 2015, 09:20:19 AM
The people that are critical are most likely afraid of the dark and of hunting alone and are jealous of this man's ability.
Post by: TheHunt on October 23, 2015, 10:02:40 AM
This fellow is still out there and getting with it. Good for him. I am hoping to fish and hunt until I cannot do it any more... After that I will be in someone's camp just enjoying the activities and keeping a eye on it so nothing happens to their stuff.
Post by: CoryTDF on October 23, 2015, 10:30:54 AM
Hunting alone can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. At the very least it is good to leave plans with somebody before you leave. I'm glad this man was found and is now safe. Good on the crew that got him out.
Post by: b23 on October 23, 2015, 11:59:42 AM
It's unfortunate he lost his elk but I'm sure he's great full to all those involved in his retrieval, he didn't lose a lot more.
Post by: js139 on October 23, 2015, 12:45:04 PM
I agree with the positive comments here.
The people that are critical are most likely afraid of the dark and of hunting alone and are jealous of this man's ability.
This is quite the assumption. I don't mind hunting alone, but people always know where I will be at and when to expect me back. I make sure I have means of communicating if people are in the area looking for me. That being said, it is a weighing of the risk. In my opinion, steep loose rockslides are not a great place to hunt a big bull elk if you are alone. If I shoot one there, I have 6 other guys with me in an hour to get it out. Alone, I have to worry about 100lbs on my back and walking through that for multiple trips. I've slipped and fell several times without that much weight on my back, let alone packing an animal out in that crap. In my opinion, that is too risky a place to hunt when there are other viable options readily available. Does that mean I'm scared of that dark? Or does that mean I am better at weighing the risk/rewards when operating by myself?
Post by: 2MANY on October 23, 2015, 02:06:26 PM
I agree with the positive comments here.
The people that are critical are most likely afraid of the dark and of hunting alone and are jealous of this man's ability.
This is quite the assumption. I don't mind hunting alone, but people always know where I will be at and when to expect me back. I make sure I have means of communicating if people are in the area looking for me. That being said, it is a weighing of the risk. In my opinion, steep loose rockslides are not a great place to hunt a big bull elk if you are alone. If I shoot one there, I have 6 other guys with me in an hour to get it out. Alone, I have to worry about 100lbs on my back and walking through that for multiple trips. I've slipped and fell several times without that much weight on my back, let alone packing an animal out in that crap. In my opinion, that is too risky a place to hunt when there are other viable options readily available. Does that mean I'm scared of that dark? Or does that mean I am better at weighing the risk/rewards when operating by myself?
So you would put 6 others at risk for your reward?
Post by: wsucougs8 on October 23, 2015, 02:06:26 PM
I have helispots marked on my personal hunting map and gps incase I get lost. You just never know when you need to call in for a medivac.
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Where did you find the helispot info? Online? Thanks!
Post by: Rob on October 23, 2015, 04:11:25 PM
I had a hunting partner experience chest pains while on a duck hunt on Fir island on the Skagit. We called 911 at 5am, and he was not on a helicopter until 10am. We could hear I-5 traffic from where we were, and I had GPS coordinates to give SAR. Fortunately it was just angina so he was fine, but if it had been a cardiac arrest situation I don't think he would have made it.
I carry an ACR PLB (no subscription needed). Weighs 5 ounces and fits inside my first aid kit.
The lesson I learned was, if you get hurt to the point you cannot self extract, then get comfortable - it is going to be 12 to 24 hours minimum before you get out. You might get lucky, some of my mountaineer buddies have hit their PLB button and had a helo show up 45 min later, but that would not be what I would expect.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 23, 2015, 04:38:26 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 23, 2015, 04:51:47 PM
I have helispots marked on my personal hunting map and gps incase I get lost. You just never know when you need to call in for a medivac.
Where did you find the helispot info? Online? Thanks!
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I found almost all of them by exploring in my neck of the woods. Some came with the map.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 23, 2015, 05:41:41 PM
As Dave realized his fate for the night he built his rock shelter, had his small fire built, gathered wood within reach, and deployed his space blankets. Lesson to be learned here folks. Don't buy the super cheap space blankets. They are paper thin and tear into a million pieces during a real world application. Sometime later that evening, he heard the sound of quads down below him on a skid road. Using his LED flashlight he was able to signal the riders. Riders signaled back and then rode away. He said watching those headlights disappear over the hill was a gut wrenching feeling. Later that night (early morning) the initial troops arrived. I'm assuming this is you js139. Are you the former Marine? Anyways, the rest has already been discussed.
His cousin sat till dark and then walked out to the truck. He had to drive down to Whistlin Jacks to phone out to Search and Rescue and Dave's family to inform them he was past due.
Dave is very humbled by the experience, and beyond greatful to everyone involved, from the initial hunters who found him, to the rescue crew that got him out. He was very impressed at how carefully and skillfully they performed the task (good job Hirsh :tup:).
Unfortunetely he is in construction so until he heals up, he is out of work, and he is also out of a whole bunch of elk meat! He was very lucky in the draws this year with not only pulling a bull tag but also drawing an Alkali rifle deer tag, which he burned 17 points on :bash: He can get around a little bit but hiking is out of the question. Luckily I know a guy who went out there one time :chuckle: I am making it a priority to get my buck killed in Colorado with enough time to get back so I can take him out. I'm fully confident that I can find him a decent buck within killing distance of a road, using my rifle that is. I'm gonna boil his elk head for him this next week and I will see if its ok to post a picture.
This was not a case of some knuckle head doing something stupid. This is just a *censored* happens type of thing. Luckily Dave is an experienced woodsman and was able to keep his head and think through what was going on.
Post by: gotcha on October 23, 2015, 06:08:24 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 23, 2015, 06:28:02 PM
So first off, in talking to Dave, he is pretty shaken up over the whole deal and is soberingly aware of how lucky he is. He was in fact hunting with his cousin, who is an older gentleman. He is also retired military and hard of hearing. During the whole ordeal, right until dark, he could see his cousin sitting on a stump across the basin. Even with a fire going and firing multiple shots, his hard of hearing cousin never even looked his way. His excuse later was that he could hear the shots but he couldn't tell which direction they came from. He didn't carry his cell phone either because sprint has zero coverage past the Y in Naches. Lesson number one, get a better service carrier.
As Dave realized his fate for the night he built his rock shelter, had his small fire built, gathered wood within reach, and deployed his space blankets. Lesson to be learned here folks. Don't buy the super cheap space blankets. They are paper thin and tear into a million pieces during a real world application. Sometime later that evening, he heard the sound of quads down below him on a skid road. Using his LED flashlight he was able to signal the riders. Riders signaled back and then rode away. He said watching those headlights disappear over the hill was a gut wrenching feeling. Later that night (early morning) the initial troops arrived. I'm assuming this is you js139. Are you the former Marine? Anyways, the rest has already been discussed.
His cousin sat till dark and then walked out to the truck. He had to drive down to Whistlin Jacks to phone out to Search and Rescue and Dave's family to inform them he was past due.
Dave is very humbled by the experience, and beyond greatful to everyone involved, from the initial hunters who found him, to the rescue crew that got him out. He was very impressed at how carefully and skillfully they performed the task (good job Hirsh :tup:).
Unfortunetely he is in construction so until he heals up, he is out of work, and he is also out of a whole bunch of elk meat! He was very lucky in the draws this year with not only pulling a bull tag but also drawing an Alkali rifle deer tag, which he burned 17 points on :bash: He can get around a little bit but hiking is out of the question. Luckily I know a guy who went out there one time :chuckle: I am making it a priority to get my buck killed in Colorado with enough time to get back so I can take him out. I'm fully confident that I can find him a decent buck within killing distance of a road, using my rifle that is. I'm gonna boil his elk head for him this next week and I will see if its ok to post a picture.
This was not a case of some knuckle head doing something stupid. This is just a *censored* happens type of thing. Luckily Dave is an experienced woodsman and was able to keep his head and think through what was going on.
:tup:
Post by: 2MANY on October 23, 2015, 11:01:57 PM
Poop occurs and as far as I'm concerned he survived = He won.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on October 24, 2015, 06:55:11 AM
Post by: WapitiChaser on October 25, 2015, 08:38:22 AM
We are all older ex-military and initially thought we don't need no stinking GPS radio! Now it is our bare minimum safety. I would no sooner leave camp without a survival kit.
Glad the story ended well for Dave. Y'all be careful out there!
Post by: Labredog on October 25, 2015, 12:05:06 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 25, 2015, 12:31:24 PM
Humbling story with a good ending... No one died! I hope the quad riders that rode off without further investigation of the signal light read this and are ashamed for their lack of follow up to someone in need :twocents:I must have not explained that properly. They went and got help, then led search and rescue back in.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 27, 2015, 06:38:33 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 27, 2015, 08:05:23 AM
Yeah I was off on that too. Thought they left him. Good deal on their part. What signal did he use? Never thought of knowing sos on my head light. This thread might save my life.He just flashed it like crazy. Click it on and off, wave it side to side, up down all around type thing.
Post by: CoryTDF on October 27, 2015, 08:23:20 AM
Post by: TheHunt on October 27, 2015, 08:46:32 AM
Post by: gotcha on October 27, 2015, 05:39:23 PM