In just one season of deer hunting in Michigan, three hunters died from heart attacks this year. The men’s ages have been reported as 57, 65 and 83. Deer season runs from November 15 until November 30 according to the Department of Natural Resources in the state.
According to Live5News, two of the men had been dragging heavy deer they killed when they suffered from fatal cardiac arrest. Deer hunting season has been associated with being a dangerous activity since it involves sitting in a tree stand in frigid cold temperatures, dealing with a surge of adrenaline when a deer is spotted and then tracking the animal for a long distance.
After the deer is found and killed, with the animals typically weighing from 100 to 200 pounds, the hunter has to drag the animal over rough terrain to get it back to their vehicle.
Maybe it’s a sign for hunters to stay home? The Mayo Clinic warns hunters about the health risks and to be physically fit before taking on the strenuous activity. Why don’t these men go to the gym, take up skiing, skating or bike riding instead of hunting? Maybe a walk in the woods to admire Mother Nature instead of hunting? These men just might live longer.
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Oh well. They probably died quicker than the deer.