Tough as Nails

[sheephunterab]

Well, we were supposed to be goat hunting north of Smithers this week but Vanessa took a very innocent looking fall on the way into goat camp and ended up breaking both her radius and ulna on her left arm. She was wearing a 55 pound pack at the time which likely caused the break. We fashioned a splint out of some branches and a tensor, made a sling out of one of my shirts and loaded her up with Tylenol before beginning the long journey out. We had a 2.5 hour hike through some very steep and very nasty terrain, then a one-hour quad ride on a very rough and sketchy trail, then 16 kms in the truck on a rough logging trail and finally a three hour drive on pavement to the hospital. She was one tough cookie and took it all in stride.
It just goes to show, however, that one needs to be prepared for the worst when out hunting because things can.....and will go wrong. Knowledge of first aid is critical, as is having the right gear with you paramount. It's a very bad injury that will require surgery but as always, it could have been worse.
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[Fella]

Oh man that is brutal!

[psyclops]

sorry to hear that!

[Whonnock Boy]

Yup, sideways can happen at any time. Let's look on the bright side, it could have been a lot worse. Thanks for the reminder, and I wish your wife a speedy recovery.

[Rackem]

wow, she IS tough as nails!!! hope she feels better soon!

[decker9]

Wow bad news!! Good to hear you had the knolage and skill to deal with an accident like this tho! Its a must, especially in the mountains. She must be one tough gal!! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

[guest]

Good thing she's not hurt worse. The Goats and filming can wait for now, now it's time to get better and figure out some game recipes .....
Best wishes to her.

CT

[sheephunterab]

Ya, no doubt the goats are on hold but not so sure that the deer and elk will be safe....lol

[coach]

Sounds nasty! Get well soon, Vanessa. Good on you for sharing the story and important message. Best of luck with the rest of the season.

[deer nut]

A good reminder: safety first! Should make for compelling viewing if you do an episode on the risks of goat hunting. Glad she's OK!

[kennyj]

That totally SUCKS! I'm glad you were prepared. Like you said it could have been worse.
kenny

[Rattler]

Wow what a trooper! That must have been painful as hell. Hope she has a speedy recovery...

[ydouask]

Yes, it could have been worse without a cool head and practical first aid knowledge. Great attitudes shown by both of you. Speedy recovery Vanessa.

[Striksfromabove]

Is that Vanessa from Outdoor Quest fame? Kinda looks like her.

Hope she's doing okay! Wishes for a speedy recovery...before the deer rut begins!!!

[Everett]

One tough Chick I know guys that would be crying like a baby after that sort of fall. hope she gets well soon.

[BlacktailStalker]

All the best in her recovery !

[takla1]

these women are tough!my mom and dad went over backwards on their atv on a steep mnt trail a fews yrs back.Dad drove his watch band deep into his wrist and mom ended up with 3 broken ribs .Second day into the hunt 100 miles north of ft st james and they stuck it out for the entire 10 day hunt.Old school hunters are tuff

[Gr8 white hunter]

Tough break what a trooper.Tougher then most guy I know they would still be rolling around on the ground whining and bitching.

[birosj]

Top shelf lady. All that is left now is healing and story telling. Remember to tell the story just beyond believeable. Like it was a 400 ft drop with a 200 lb pack on. Then tell the truth. Makes it more interesting.
Heal fast and get out there.

[sheephunterab]

Is that Vanessa from Outdoor Quest fame? Kinda looks like her.

Hope she's doing okay! Wishes for a speedy recovery...before the deer rut begins!!!
Yes, that would be her. Meeting with surgeon on Thursday to see what the plan of action is.