Happens all too often, and man what a tragedy and what this guy's family must be dealing with. Got to be a tough deal.

Those of you who have read any of my possts about harness use know where I am headed ! Using a quality , 5-point style fall restraint system is a simple, relatively inexpensive method to mitigate the chances of suffering a severe injury falling form a tree stand. I use one every time I go up .... ladder, climber, lock-on .... dones not matter. I will be in my HSS fall restraint and attached.

Another point sort of lost on this thread is that it is imperative to inspect your stands before use and get them in safe cndition. I will be doing just that a couple of days next week. And say a little prayer for this family along the way.