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 ZealandNew Zealand'We feel your grief deeply': Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil29 Jan 08:18 AMNew ZealandPerson dies after single-vehicle crash in northwest Auckland29 Jan 06:53 AMNew Zealand'Not a money issue': PM and minister say recovery work must finish before any East Coast road upgrade decisions29 Jan 06:52 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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