A 58-year-old hunter, Lester C Harvey, has died after being crushed by a bear that fell out of a tree in Lunenburg County, Virginia. The incident occurred on Friday when one of the hunters shot the bear, causing it to fall on top of Harvey about 10 feet away from the bottom of the tree.
According to authorities, members of the hunting group provided first aid until emergency services arrived. However, their efforts were unsuccessful, and Harvey was rushed to two different hospitals. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has stated that they are not currently seeking any charges related to the incident.
Harvey is survived by his wife, five children, and eight grandchildren. He was described as an “avid outdoorsman” and a self-employed contractor.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/hunter-dies-after-bear-shot-34360347