I wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Why anyone would climb without a safety harness is way beyond me. I added a couple of heavy duty rock climbing carabiners to my harness to allow switching between my climbing rope and the strap I attatch to the tree once in my stand.
I'm amazed by guys who drop $50 a week on Skoal, yet balk when it comes to dropping $50 on a harness that might one day save their life.
Safe hunts,
U_R