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Oldgringo wrote:People die while fishing alone too.

OldCurlyWolf wrote:I often work or hunt or many other things alone. I have learned to be more careful than many others.

People can die alone doing anything and sometimes while doing nothing.

tacticool wrote:

WildBill wrote:Maybe people need to be more selective when they choose "hunting buddies".

This guy was alone. Allegedly.

Either way, the story is a good reminder that 911 does not provide instant help. We should be prepared to act as first responders while waiting for the paid professionals to show up with their gear. An Israeli or Olaes bandage doesn't take up much room, even when it's not practical to carry a full kit.

I understand that he was alone. What I meant by my comment was that people should make sure that their hunting buddies are people who are trained in first aid and can be depended upon to do the right thing in case of a life-threatening emergency. Just because they have been friends for years or are a good old boy will not save their lives in an emergency.

Hoosier Daddy wrote:

Excaliber wrote: 911 isn't going to save you if a delay of a few minutes brings death.

That's a good reminder for suburbanites, where a few minutes is the typical delay between a 911 call and help arriving. Response times are typically slower in rural areas, and slower still in the sticks.

Maybe people need to be more selective when they choose "hunting buddies".