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Been in that area many times. A bunch of steep little hollows. With the rain and leaves falling it gets really slick in those areas with rock and wet leaves on the ground. Fell more than once and I can see how someone could easily get injured and not be able to make it back out. Hope the find him soon. I learned a few years ago that I’m not as young as I once was and that place can get to you even if you’re in decent physical shape. I never go over there alone any longer. At 50+, it’s just not a good idea.
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Freak of Nature
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Said they’re going to resume search at 8 am
Why not first light?
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48 news Huntsville reporting still missing. Prayers sent for safe return and safety for all involved in the search.
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48 news Huntsville reporting still missing. Prayers sent for safe return and safety for all involved in the search. This most likely won’t end on a good note With the woods being wet and temps in the upper 30’s This guy is in serious trouble I used to make sure I carried a zippo lighter with me and have gotten out of the habit….time to start back
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
The older I get the better I used to be
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"Don't let a dead deer kill ya"
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48 news Huntsville reporting still missing. Prayers sent for safe return and safety for all involved in the search. This most likely won’t end on a good note With the woods being wet and temps in the upper 30’s This guy is in serious trouble I used to make sure I carried a zippo lighter with me and have gotten out of the habit….time to start back This time of year we have warm days and cold nights. I always have the minimum gear to survive a night when I'm off trail in Bankhead. Hope the guy has plenty of hunter orange on. That will help search teams greatly.
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I’ve known Danny a long time. As long as I known him he is prepared for any situation type of guy. He daughter posted earlier he has no known health issues and an avid hiker in the area so he knows the terrain. Reason for the late start is getting everyone on the same page and getting dogs in the area.
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I hope they get him out ok
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Every local rescue squad needs to be trying to obtain a thermal drone. This seems like an invaluable tool for these types of situations.
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Used to turkey hunt over there years ago. If not careful you can get lost real easy.
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Glad He Doesn’t Have One
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Every local rescue squad needs to be trying to obtain a thermal drone. This seems like an invaluable tool for these types of situations. I would think they have people there with drones. They can make a real difference for sure.
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I hope they get him out ok 8
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I hope he didn't fall in a well.
“A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” -- Thomas Jefferson
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I will be up there tomorrow and the other hunters who I know that hunt it every weekend are aware as well. Only a few of us hunt the area his car was found, I dont. Last word I heard last night was they had a chopper with thermals looking. Had a distant family member go missing up there once and we found him day 3. I pray he just got turned around and had a cold night and a story to tell. I cant confirm but I heard his stand was still in his car.
Its not the will to win but the will to prepare to win!
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Where exactly was his car found? I don’t Facebook and have heard 2 locations
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Where exactly was his car found? I don’t Facebook and have heard 2 locations According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, authorities believe the male hunter, Daniel Whitaker,70, is in the area of Pine Torch Church in the Bankhead National Forest.
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Not many details but per WHNT they found him.
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Thank goodness!!! Hopefully he’s ok.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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