Hunter flown to hospital after falling from deer stand in Buckingham

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A hunter was taken to a hospital via helicopter after they fell from a deer stand in Buckingham County on Sunday.

Just after 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, both the Buckingham County Department of Emergency Services and the Toga Volunteer Fire Department were called to the 5100 block of Crumptown Road for report of a hunter falling from a deer stand.

First responders found the 23-year-old hunter, who had fallen from a height of 15 feet, deep in the woods near the Appomattox River. They reportedly had a broken leg.

According to officials, it was determined that the hunter needed to be taken from the scene via helicopter.

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A landing zone was set up in a field along Saw Mill Road and Pegasus responded to pick up the hunter.

"Thankful to have such great partnering agencies to assist with the especially challenging calls," Buckingham officials said.