Thread: Hunter rescued by helicopter after accidentally stabbing himself

Originally Posted by WhistlingWings

Holy! I left on 5 pages hahaha!
I never used to have one, but seeing as I mostly hunt solo I thought it’s a good idea.
I also take it in my truck when I duck shoot. And my mates know it’s in the truck and how to use it.

From a professional point of view. There have been many activations of a plb that has been totally shit.
One guy near Nelson I think was running late so he set it off and got picked up. He was a very experienced outdoors guy. I didn’t get him but heard about it.
On the other end you get people that should set it off but don’t as they don’t want to be a nuisance.
I wouldn’t go without one now. But that’s me.

On a different note just for info/entertainment. A pilot in PNG got kidnapped years ago. A second pilot saw the first heli and landed only to be kidnapped also.
The company found both machines but couldn’t find the pilots for many hrs.
The company issues plbs now.

Thanks for this. It explains why Carlsen doesn't have one - because he is at no risk. I mean, who the hell would want to kidnap him?