Three Hunters Die in Michigan under a week : Doctor advises.

The state of Michigan had reports that three hunters had died the very first week of the 2024 deer hunting season. What is alarming is that all these deaths were attributed to heart attacks.

This incident has raised many concerning questions in the public’s eye and a wise doctor has replied advising in context with the tragic incident.

The first fatal accident occurred on November 15th, wherein a man aged 65 years lost his life as he was dragging a deer out of the woods. A day later on November 16th, the second fatal incident took place with an 83-year-old who lost his life in the woods while hunting, in a tree stand. The third fatal death happened on November 17th, when a 57-year-old man lost his life due to fatal circulation as he was heading to his assigned hunting spot.

The medical examiner for the three unfortunate victims of this tragic incident considered that in his entire career, he had never had a case where three people died from heart attacks while deer hunting within such a short period. According to him, such untimely deaths are probably due to the strenuous physical exertion related to this process of hunting that can indeed strain the heart, especially for those who do not necessarily have the body mass index to sustain it through the activity.

Dr. Bradley Serwer, who is well-informed and experienced as a cardiologist, opined that the activity of hunting is an arduous sport that carries great risk for patients having heart conditions. He further elaborated his response in detail by explaining that the excitement and thrill associated with hunting, combined with the physiological efforts taken up during the sport, could potentially place a huge load on the heart.

Serwer advised plenty of fluids, avoidance of alcohol, bringing a phone in case of an emergency, and to “stay in shape.” He also advises hunters to know the warning signs of a heart attack: pain or discomfort in the chest, shortness of breath, nausea.

If you develop any of these symptoms, go and see a doctor as quickly as possible.

About the tragic event involving the death of three people, several other hunting injuries have been reported by the state of Michigan during this year. For example, on November 15th, one young man, aged 21 years old, was shot by another hunter in his leg around the area. On the following day after that sad news, on November 16th, a 55-year-old gentleman had a grave accident when he fell from a tree stand with a broken leg to be treated by a doctor.

These incidents point out the critical role of prioritizing safety while hunting. Of course, there is the general need for hunters to wear bright orange clothing often, wearing a safety harness from an elevated tree stand, and keeping alert to anything that could caution them of danger.

If you have decided to go hunting, you would be better prepared in advance. First, ensure that you have proper equipment and clothing. Be aware of the weather conditions to dress accordingly. Most importantly, you need to be self-aware of your surrounding area and go hunting in safety.

as a precautionary response to he incident, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, commonly referred to as the DNR, has recently issued an official statement and sparked a critical reminder to hunters ahead to take further precautions to prevent this sort of tragedy from happening. In this light, the DNR currently advises that hunters:

• Make and receive a comprehensive medical checkup before the opening of the hunting season. This is a highly important activity, especially for the elderly and anyone with predisposing conditions that may prevent them from hunting safely and competently.
  ALL that should be done is hydrated by drinking enough water and eating all the healthy foods. The risk of heart attacks as well as other related health problems will be increased by dehydration and poor diet.
• Take many breaks, especially if dragging a deer or other large game. This will help to cut down on the physical exertion of the body.
• Go hunting with a buddy. In the unfortunate situation that you start feeling chest pain or other signs that might indicate the onset of a heart attack, your hunting buddy should be there to quickly dial for emergency services.

In addition to what is once more mentioned above, the DNR advises hunters to wear light orange clothing, to wear a safety harness if hunting from a tree stand, and to be aware of one’s surroundings. These proposals may decrease the likelihood of injury or death occurring among hunters further.