US Man Dies After Bear Shot In Tree Falls On Him

ISTANBUL, Dec 18 (Bernama-AA) -- A man has died in the United States (US) after a bear shot by his hunting partner fell on him from a tree, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported citing a report by The Guardian.

The accident happened on Dec 9 in Lunenburg County in the eastern state of Virginia, between the capital Richmond and Danville. 

A hunting party was tracking a bear when it climbed a tree.

As they backed away, a hunter shot the bear. The animal then fell on another hunter, Lester C. Harvey, standing about 3 metres from the tree's base.

He was treated with first aid and also at two hospitals. Harvey, 58, died from his injuries on Friday, according to the wildlife department.

The hunting season for bears in the state of Virginia varies by locality and weapon choice but generally falls between September or October and January.

One bear kill is allowed per licensed year, but hunting females with cubs is prohibited.

-- BERNAMA-AA