[pct-l] Hiker killed by hunter

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

While hiking near Echo Lake last month I ran into "Chase" an old buddy from 
my 2009 thru hike.  He had adorned himself and his pack with strips of blaze 
orange surveyors tape.  Lightweight but very effective.  I hadn't realized 
it was hunting season and I felt a little naked until I finished.  And, I 
saw no fewer than a dozen hunters.

-----Original Message----- 
From: aslive at charter.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:19 PM
To: Tortoise73 at charter.net
Cc: Pacific Crest Trail List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiker killed by hunter

Regardless of whose fault or responsibility this was, it is always wise
to wear brightly colored clothing during hunting season.

Shepherd


On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Tortoise wrote:

> found about this on my local paper and then found this on the web:
>
>
>
> Hunter's fatal shooting of hiker occurred on private property |
> Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com
>
> http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20111026/NEWS/110260422/Hunter-s-fatal-shooting-hiker-occurred-private-property?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CNews%7Cs
>
> A 67-year-old Turner man who shot and killed a hiker Friday while
> hunting for bear was on family-owned property, Marion County Sheriff's
> Office officials said Tuesday.
>
> Where exactly the hikers were isn't specified -- maybe on the private
> property, maybe adjacent property.
> In any event, the shooter, IMHO, should at least be charged with
> negligent homicide as he shot without clearly identifying his target.
>
> -- 
> Tortoise
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