Post by: SniperDanWA on November 16, 2011, 08:09:58 PM
The body of David Sherwood, 56, a hunter who had gone missing in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest last week, was found Tuesday morning.
A private helicopter located Sherwood's body at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the side of a steep ravine, according to the Skamania County Sheriff's Office.
"These past few days have been difficult for those involved in the search effort, including the family and friends of Mr. Sherwood," Skamania County Sheriff Dave Brown said.
Sherwood's body was recovered after an hour-long operation by Sheriff's office personnel.
Sherwood's son had reported that his dad had not returned from an elk hunt Friday night. His father's vehicle was found Saturday afternoon on a spur road off Forest Service 2612 Road.
Search and rescue resources were immediately requested through the Washington State Department of Emergency Management. Search efforts in the area of the vehicle were coordinated throughout the night.
On Sunday morning, approximately 78 friends, family and official Search and Rescue teams searched the area northeast of Spirit Lake in Skamania County until 7 p.m.
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Post by: frostman on November 16, 2011, 08:33:39 PM
I had read that there was dead bull in the vicinity. Was that his bull he was in the act of retrieving?
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Post by: bearpaw on November 16, 2011, 09:43:17 PM
He drew the margaret bull tag. shot a bull and was taking the head out to his truck to get help with the rest of it. Somewhere in between he fell down a steep revine. He had flagged his way out but the weather did not cooperate for the search party to find him. The land up there is unforgiving plus bad weather. my prayers go out to his family and friends, RIP Dave
Very sorry to hear what happened. There is one bright side, at least he died doing what he loved. :tup:
I remember in the other topic regarding David Sherwood being lost, it seems there was a family member and a co-worker who are members here. I'm not sure whether David was a member or not. My condolences to his family and friends, it must be a hard time.
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Post by: Camp David on November 17, 2011, 04:57:36 AM
Prayers from Lacey.And Bogota :'(
Post by: HntnFsh on November 17, 2011, 05:31:14 AM
Him and his family have been in our prayers also.Its sad that he passed away.But I am glad they found his body when they did.I was afraid if it didnt happen that day.That with the storms coming in.It wouldnt happen till snow melt next year.This way at least they can have some closure.
Praying for strength and healing for his family.
Post by: jyerxa on November 17, 2011, 05:37:27 AM
Very very sad. As we all get up there in years, we have to think about this type of thing happening when we go out by ourselves. We sometimes think we're in good huntin shape but ya never know when you're gonna take a fall and break a leg or something else. We do crazy unheard of things when we're pursuing that elusive bull, buck or big king salmon and forget about what we're really doing at the time. Be careful out there everyone. Take care and good luck.
Oh yeah. We think and feel like a 20 year old at those moments. But.......... Be safe all.
Post by: Huntboy on November 17, 2011, 06:12:22 AM
Very sad. My prayers go out to his family. This is why I dont hunt alone. Mother nature can be very unforgiving, and doesn't matter how in shape or experienced one is.:yeah:
Post by: Widgeondeke on November 17, 2011, 07:11:13 AM
Glad they found him so they can have some closure.
Post by: dirty24d on November 17, 2011, 07:15:51 AM
Post by: KillBilly on November 17, 2011, 07:16:27 AM
Prayers from Lacey.
And some more prayers from Lacey
Post by: longashes on November 17, 2011, 07:21:08 AM
Post by: sixty4nhalf on November 17, 2011, 08:02:51 AM
This is a perfect example of why you should have a plan and make you plan known to family and loved ones.
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Post by: 6x6in6 on November 17, 2011, 03:47:02 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Just because bad things can happen, this is why I leave the gps coordinates to where we camp, might camp, and my honey holes with the Mrs. I leave her paper copies of the gps maps which show the breadcrumb trails of everywhere I have ever been where I have camped/hunted. Every year, post hunt, I update my "master map" for these areas adding in anything new and that is what she gets in a paper and electronic copy before I leave home.
Post by: PLUVIUSWAPITI on November 17, 2011, 04:33:32 PM
Post by: sixty4nhalf on November 17, 2011, 08:19:52 PM
I also hunt alone and this is why I always carry a spot messenger.
:yeah: I might add to this to my #1 buy/gift Idea for next year, What a great piece of mind to have in your pack!