Claus was able to use his cell phone to call a friend who was hunting nearby, and was treated at the scene by the Newton County EMS for a possible broken hip before being transported to Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, Ill. for further treatment.
Falls from elevated tree stands are one of the most common deer hunting accidents investigated by conservation officers throughout the state. Fortunately, these accidents are easily avoided through the use of proper equipment including steady, well-constructed stands and ladders and a full body safety harness. In addition, hunters are urged to carry cell phones and inform others when and where they will be hunting.
As an alternative to elevated tree stands, deer hunters may also hunt from ground blinds. Visit www.in.gov/dnr for hunting laws and regulations pertaining to ground blinds.
