A hunter tragically loses his life when a bear he shot falls from a tree and lands on him during a hunting trip.
A tragic event occurred recently in Virginia when a hunter lost his life due to an unexpected accident.
The man, identified as Lester C. Harvey Jr., was part of a group on a hunting trip.
They were pursuing a bear when the incident happened.
Lester was 58 years old and a father of five. He was known for his love of the outdoors and hunting.
Unfortunately, what started as an exciting day turned into a heartbreaking situation.
The group of hunters had chased a bear up into a tree. They gathered around to see the bear and decide what to do next.
Hunter passes away after a bear he shot in tree accidentally falls on him
According to reports, the hunters decided to shoot the bear.
They believed they were at a safe distance.
Lester stood about ten feet away from the tree when the bear was shot.
However, after being hit, the bear fell from the tree directly onto him. This unexpected turn of events shocked everyone present.
After the bear fell, one of Lester’s friends tried to help him.
They called for emergency services, and Lester was quickly taken to a local hospital.
At first, he was reported to be in serious but stable condition.
Sadly, a few days later, he passed away due to the injuries he sustained from the bear falling on him.
Lester was remembered by his family and friends as a hardworking man.
He was self-employed and always put in great effort into his work.
His family described him as someone who made friends easily and loved spending time in nature.
He leaves behind a wife, three sons, two daughters, and eight grandchildren.
One of Lester’s sons wrote a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on the time they spent together hunting.
He mentioned how much he loved his father and how grateful he was for the memories they created.
His son wrote: “Dad was doing what he loved most, bear hunting with me and some of his good friends when he was injured.”
“I love you dad,” he added. “We had some great times…I am so thankful for all the memories we made and all you taught me I wouldn’t be the man I am now if it wasn’t for you.”
Similarly, one of his daughters shared her grief, stating that her father was the hardest worker she knew.
She asked for prayers for her family during this difficult time.
A daughter of his wrote: “My dad was the hardest worker I know. He was either working or hunting.
The ONLY time he missed work was to hunt…I’m broken in ways I didn’t even know I could break. Please pray for us.”
Local authority responded to the incident
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources investigated the incident.
Officials have stated that they are not looking to press any charges related to the accident.
They emphasized that this was a tragic event rather than a criminal one.
“The Department is not currently seeking any charges related to this incident.”