Teen Killed in Hunting Accident
A 14 year old boy was killed in a hunting accident in St. Joseph County, Michigan yesterday morning. This young boy was hunting geese with his uncle, and was accidentally shot at about 8:45 am. He later died at a local hospital. Details of the shooting have not yet been released. The information that is available can be found at the Kalamazoo Gazette Website.
As an outdoorsman and hunter, I often encourage others to take young people hunting and fishing with them. I have taken my own 4 year old son out hunting both squirrel and deer on numerous occasions. This story reminds us just how careful we need to be. I know that the details of this particular shooting have not been released, but anytime there is a shooting accident, someone was not being safe enough! There is a need to be on guard at all times, especially when children are present. Children need to learn that hunting can be a dangerous sport. We can certainly teach them to enjoy their time hunting, but still learn the need for safety.
We cannot spend too much time trying to teach our children the importance of safety while hunting. It is imperative that they understand that they cannot, even for a moment, forget about how to handle their firearms safely. It is in that one forgetful moment that far too many accidents take place.
This kind of a story is sad to read about. I cannot imagine how the family and friends of this young hunter feel. I cannot imagine how the shooter in this accident feels. I don’t ever want to know. So, when you are out hunting, remember stories like this so you won’t make the kind of mistake that leads to this kind of accident. I’ll do the same, and then maybe we won’t have to worry about these things happening.
Hunt safe!
January 15th, 2008 at 11:57 am
very sad how quickly it can change from fun to disaster. Being safe hunting is a full time job.
On the other hand, I scrolled through your blog and find it very well put together and a good read.
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Rex
January 15th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Thanks for posting this sad story. Also, thanks for putting my site on your blogroll. I’ll add your site to mine right away.
Keep up the good work!
January 16th, 2008 at 11:18 am
It breaks my heart to hear stories like this. And during hunting season it seems there are so many that could have been prevented.
Thanks for adding me to your blogroll. I will being adding yours and checking back often.
May 14th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Fun is, unfortunately, more often than not because there is an element of danger and excitement involved. What happened here is a tragedy, and I 100% agree that, especually when hunting, you must never let down your guard. Thanks for the post.