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Injured West Point Hunter Flown to Omaha Hospital

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Injured West Point Hunter Flown to Omaha Hospital


A fall from a tree stand ends in the hospitalization of a 20-year old West Point man yesterday.  That incident taking place in the  Pilger Recreation Area –  in an isolated wooded area that was difficult to get to without UTV’s.  The hunter, who was alone, fell approximately 20 feet and hit is back and head.  He was located by friends who contacted 911.  He was initially treated by Stanton County EMS, Pilger and Wisner Fire, and Nebraska Game commission. The hunter was transported directly from the scene by medical helicopter to UNMC in Omaha.