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Two experienced elk hunters in Colorado were killed by a lightning strike while hunting in the wilderness, with their bodies found six days after they went missing, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities during storms.
Sundance Head, winner of The Voice in 2016, was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself while hunting near his Texas ranch. The incident occurred when his firearm slipped from its holster, hit his jeep, and discharged into his stomach. Fortunately, the bullet missed vital organs, and he is in stable condition. His wife, Misty Head, confirmed that no surgery is required as the bullet is lodged in his fatty tissue. Sundance was able to get help by flagging down a passing vehicle.
Sundance Head, winner of The Voice, accidentally shot himself in the stomach while hunting alone on his Texas ranch. Despite the severity of the incident, he is in stable condition and recovering in the hospital. His wife, Misty, provided updates on social media, explaining that the bullet missed vital organs and that he will not require surgery. Fans and followers have expressed their support and prayers for his recovery. Sundance is known for his music career, including hits like "Darlin' Don't Go," and is set to begin a tour next month.
A 13-year-old boy died in a hunting accident in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, after being shot by a friend while squirrel hunting on private land, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The victim's name has not been released.
A 6-year-old boy named Avery Davis was tragically shot and killed during a hunting accident in South Carolina. The child was in an elevated stand and was struck by a stray shotgun pellet from a shooter on the ground. The incident has been ruled an accident, and the authorities have not provided further details or mentioned any potential criminal charges. Avery's family confirmed his identity and announced that he would be an organ donor, hoping to save as many children as possible. Avery was described as an outdoorsy and energetic child who was loved by everyone who knew him.
A 6-year-old child was accidentally shot and killed in a hunting accident near the Calhoun County line in South Carolina. The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, and the identity of the child has not been released.
A woman walking her dog in Adams County, Wisconsin, was shot in the abdomen by a hunter who mistook her for an antlerless deer. The 47-year-old victim was flown to a hospital for treatment and is still being treated. The Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, and the hunter, who is disabled, claimed he thought the dog was a deer. The DNR reminded hunters and non-hunters to wear highly visible colors during gun-deer season.
A hunter in Horry County, South Carolina, was shot multiple times by another hunter on private land. The victim, who is a family member of the shooter, is in stable condition. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is investigating the incident, and initial information suggests it was an accident. Accident reconstruction will be part of the investigative process.
A 16-year-old girl named Baylee Holbrook was killed by a lightning strike while hunting with her father in Florida. The incident rendered both of them unconscious, and her father discovered she wasn't breathing when he woke up. He attempted CPR and rushed her to the hospital, but she died the following morning. Lightning strikes claim an average of 28 lives in the US each year, with Florida being one of the most affected states. The community held a vigil and wore green in memory of Baylee.
A 16-year-old girl in Florida was killed and her father injured when they were struck by lightning while hunting. The incident occurred in Palatka, Florida, when a lightning strike hit a nearby tree, which then struck the father and daughter. The father lost consciousness and when he woke up, he found his daughter not breathing. Despite efforts to save her, the teenager passed away. The two were described as having a close relationship and the girl was known for her love of Jesus.
A 16-year-old girl, Baylee Holbrook, was struck by lightning while hunting with her father in Florida. Her father performed CPR and called 911, but she died at the hospital the next day. Florida is known for its high incidence of lightning strikes, and the community has rallied around the family, offering support and prayers.
Three adults and a dog from Florida died after falling into a cistern in a cornfield in Bastrop County, Texas. Law enforcement believes that toxic gases in the cistern caused their deaths. The victims were part of a group hunting hogs when a dog fell into the hole, prompting one of the hunters to jump in after it. Two other hunters followed, but they were unable to stay afloat due to the hydrogen sulfide gas in the cistern. Recovery efforts were hampered by the gas and stagnant water, but the victims were eventually extracted. The cistern did not have a cover, which is required by law for openings of a certain size.