Thread: Hunter rescued by helicopter after accidentally stabbing himself

Yes have one and take it everywhere, as well as for work. Have needed to call the rescue chopper on four occasions in my lifetime - none for myself but others. Fortunately two we had coverage for cell phone so could get out, the other I used a sat phone to get out and the fourth we hit the button straight away. I now encourage all of our contractors who frequently work outside of the coverage area to have at least one PLB on site with them. No brainer really. I also have a sat phone in my truck at all times, and take it if heading into the hills for an extended period. Great things.

LOL

Bottom line: PLB, use it / don't use it.

How did we survive before PLBs?

TL/DR: The people who didn't survive aren't posting about their experience.

Meanwhile, I've attended car accidents where people used their seatbelts and still got injured. This in no way affects my opinion that seatbelts are a really good idea that everyone should embrace.

Regarding the guy who stabbed himself, from what I've read of his account, he needs to brush up on his first aid skills. Ideally, you don't apply a makeshift torniquet, you're unlikely to get it tight enough to work properly, and quite likely to damage yourself. If you *do* manage to fashion an effective one, once it's on, leave it on until the operating theatre (and note the time you applied it), or it's doing worse than nothing.

My siblings and I had the benefit of knowing gun safety and the bush and the mountain from an early age ... small creeks/streams such as the Makino and Mangatainoka Streams can become raging pieces of water within minutes, you never take any silly risks, you are looking to the sky often, you maintain an awareness of the track, awareness of the vegetation ... it is not difficult, just use your eyes and ears ... and unless you have a good knowledge of an area, that scree may look benign but can be a real trap ... go easy, listen and look ...

Originally Posted by EeeBees

My siblings and I had the benefit of knowing gun safety and the bush and the mountain from an early age ... small creeks/streams such as the Makino and Mangatainoka Streams can become raging pieces of water within minutes, you never take any silly risks, you are looking to the sky often, you maintain an awareness of the track, awareness of the vegetation ... it is not difficult, just use your eyes and ears ... and unless you have a good knowledge of an area, that scree may look benign but can be a real trap ... go easy, listen and look ...

Fare enough. There is a list of dead Pro's,they were just that.
Ex Pros that are still kicking are somewhat ancient nowadays,they passed the test of time.
But the old buggers that are lucky enough to be still out there doinit have the worry of the body or should I say parts of the body packin a shit.
There is only one thing that will put an ol hunter down and that will be his age. So it don't matter how bloody experienced you were/are there is a good chance that the shit will splat when out in the scrub.
Will be great that the Family can say farewell............not '' where the fuck could the body be''.
PS. These wee gadgets are getting cheaper.

Exactly. You're not in Syria.

Jesus, we are still talking about tramping and deer hunting right? Not the Normandy landings?
You've got more chance of getting killed in the helicopter.

Where now leaning towards what one should do in his toterige when one insists on buggering off into the scrub,you know instead of joining the local f***ing bowling club lol.

Originally Posted by Carlsen Highway

Jesus, we are still talking about tramping and deer hunting right? Not the Normandy landings?
You've got more chance of getting killed in the helicopter.

Or 4wd, the drive in is more likely to end in tears....

Originally Posted by doinit

Where now leaning towards what one should do in his toterige when one insists on buggering off into the scrub,you know instead of joining the local f***ing bowling club lol.

I was going to ask why cant these old folks talk about their PLBs and Pacemakers just to each other while they play bowls? But I won't. I am not your enemy. Winter is your enemy.

Originally Posted by Carlsen Highway

I am not your enemy. Winter is your enemy.

Nah' not for this old prick

Originally Posted by doinit

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Nah' not for this old prick

That right picture looks like a winter version of Ted Porter's picture near the Mathias Pass, in the book Under the Nor'west Arch

I have been hunting and fishing for 45yrs, and have been in a couple of situations over that time where I would of triggered a plb if it had been available. I was fortunate enough to win one 5yrs ago, boy! what peace of mind, it sits beside my gps in my day bag. It is a cheap opportunity for rescue, a small price for life. As we get older so do our friends, jeez I would trigger my plb for a couple of them if a situation arose. ( if you are reading this mooseman you better bee nice to me and buy me a beer one day ) Personal locator beacons should bee standard equipment for all hunters,fishermen and outdoors action people.

Originally Posted by BeeMan

I have been hunting and fishing for 45yrs, and have been in a couple of situations over that time where I would of triggered a plb if it had been available. I was fortunate enough to win one 5yrs ago, boy! what peace of mind, it sits beside my gps in my day bag. It is a cheap opportunity for rescue, a small price for life. As we get older so do our friends, jeez I would trigger my plb for a couple of them if a situation arose. ( if you are reading this mooseman you better bee nice to me and buy me a beer one day ) Personal locator beacons should bee standard equipment for all hunters,fishermen and outdoors action people.

@BeeMan and @Mrs Beeman

I liked your posting, but I pressed "like" because I like Mrs BeeMan's "like". Spot on!