Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following announcement on Nov. 18.
On Friday, November 15, 2019, DNR Conservation Officers responded to a tree stand fall in Clinton County.
Officials believe a hunter fell approximately 12 feet from a tree stand on private property. The man suffered a leg injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
DNR Conservation Officers continue to investigate the incident and remind hunters to use extra precautions when using tree stands. The DNR has several tree stand safety tips, learn more by visiting:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/hunter-education/bow-hunter-education/tree-stand-safety
Original source can be found here.
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