Home / New ZealandPolice: Experienced hunter's death a warning to othersNewstalk ZB4 Nov, 2013 06:15 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPhoto / ThinkstockPhoto / ThinkstockPolice would like hunters to take heed of the death of a young Otago man.James Peter Barry Tuite, 20, died when his quad bike crashed in the Rock and Pillar Range late last week. Mr Tuite was an experienced hunter, but was out by himself and wasn't wearing a helmet. The area he crashed in was also steep and known to be unforgiving.Sergeant Simon Paget said hunters should be doing everything possible to avoid disaster.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Even experienced hunters need to be on their guard and not be too complacent, let people know where you're going and be aware of your own abilities when you're out there by yourself."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandPremiumNew Zealand'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industry02 Dec 05:00 PMNew ZealandDon't panic, remember your towel: Sci-fi music festival touching down in Takapau02 Dec 05:00 PMNew ZealandNZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games begin02 Dec 05:00 PMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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