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Man sent to hospital after falling from deer stand

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POSEY CO., IN (WFIE) -

Indiana Conservation officers are investigating a tree stand accident in Posey County.

Officials say 52-year-old Kerry Butler of Mount Vernon was climbing down from his deer stand Tuesday night when he fell 10 feet.

This all took place at the Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife area.

Officers say Butler received injuries to both his head and back.

He was treated at Deaconess Hospital and has been released.

Officers say Butler was not wearing a safety harness when climbing out of the tree stand. 

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