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Davenport Man Injured in Fall From Tree Stand
DAVENPORT - A Davenport man was injured Wednesday night after a fall of approximately 15 feet when he was descending from a tree stand while hunting deer. Todd Stanger, 57, was attempting to get out of his tree stand at approximately 5:30 p.m. when one of his gloves got caught in a foot peg used to get to and from his stand. Stanger lost his balance while trying to get the glove unstuck. Stanger was transported by Buffalo ambulance to Genesis East Hospital in Davenport where he was being treated for a back injury. Hunters are urged to exercise caution when using tree stands including the use of a full body harness and using haul lines to get gear in and out of the stand. "Another huge safety tip we want to stress is to make sure to leave your hunting plan with family or a friend before you head out. And carry a cell phone in case of emergencies," said Megan Wisecup, recreational safety supervisor for the DNR. The hunting plan includes where the hunt will take place, who will be in the hunting party, where each person in the hunt will be at all times and their role in the hunt and when they will return.
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